Jasprit Bumrah undergoes successful surgery in New Zealand, Shreyas Iyer's lower-back surgery set for next week

Jasprit Bumrah underwent surgery in New Zealand on his lower back, which was successful and he remains pain-free. The fast bowler was advised by the specialist to start his rehab six weeks after the surgery and accordingly, Bumrah has commenced his rehab management at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru from Friday.

Shreyas Iyer is scheduled to undergo surgery for his lower back issue next week. He will remain under the surgeon’s care for two weeks and will return to the NCA after that for rehabilitation. "Mr Shreyas Iyer is scheduled to undergo surgery for his lower back issue next week. He will remain under the surgeon's care for two weeks and will return to the NCA after that for rehabilitation," BCCI mentioned in its statement on Saturday.

Furthermore, the BCCI also informed about another star Indian player, Rajat Patidar, who got ruled out of the IPL 2023, due to an Achilles injury. The board has informed that all the medical expenses for Patidar's surgery for his left heel will be borne by the board.

"The BCCI will send Patidar for surgery although he is not a centrally contracted player. He is one of the targeted players and we will ensure he gets the best treatment," a BCCI official said.