Bumrah’s stress fracture: John Gloster, former India physio, explains the pacer’s injury, recovery for T20 World Cup

India’s T20 World Cup hopes suffered a setback with pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in doubt due a stress fracture in his back. Former India physio John Gloster breaks down what a stress fracture is, if it’s linked to Bumrah’s unique action and what its consequences are for the bowler.

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is doubtful for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in Australia from October 16, with a back stress fracture.

Bumrah was earlier ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a back injury. In his last T20I on September 25, the third and final match against Australia, he had conceded 50 off four overs - his worst T20I figures.

Former India physio John Gloster breaks down what a stress fracture is, if it’s linked to Bumrah’s unique action and what its consequences are for the Indian speedster.