The BCCI on Saturday shared the fitness updates of key Indian players Japrit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Rishab Pant, BCCI has given a piece of positive news and said Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna are in the final stages of their rehab and they will play practice games.
The BCCI reported Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have resumed batting in the nets and are currently undergoing strength and fitness drills.
Rishabh Pant has made significant progress in his rehabilitation and has commenced batting as well as keeping in the nets.
The fitness of these key players is seen as most crucial for the India side for the upcoming World Cup 2023.
Official report by BCCI on their official website:
Medical Update: Team India (Senior Men)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued the following medical and fitness updates on five players currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
Mr Jasprit Bumrah and Mr Prasidh Krishna: The two fast bowlers are in the final stages of their rehab and are bowling with full intensity in the nets. The duo will now play some practice games, which the NCA will organise. The BCCI Medical Team is pleased with their progress and will make a final decision after assessing them following the practice games.
Mr KL Rahul and Mr Shreyas Iyer: They have resumed batting in the nets and are currently undergoing strength and fitness drills. The BCCI Medical Team is satisfied with their progress and will increase their intensity in terms of both skills and strength and conditioning in the coming days.
Mr Rishabh Pant: He has made significant progress in his rehabilitation and has commenced batting as well as keeping in the nets. He is currently following a fitness programme designed for him which includes strength, flexibility and running.