India pace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been out of action after injuring his thigh muscle during an Indian Premier League (IPL) game on October 2, will remain out of action till the 2021 IPL edition likely to begin in early April. "He will be able to play only during the IPL as he is out of competitive cricket for six months," an official in the know of things told IANS. Also read Bhuvneshwar Kumar ruled out of IPL 2020 with hip injuryBhuvi has also not been picked in the Uttar Pradesh team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament next month. While the domestic season is likely to be a curtailed one, India play a full international series against England prior to the IPL. Sports physiotherapist Heath Matthews, who is associated with the Mumbai Indians, said Bhuvneshwar seems to be suffering classic injuries.

Source: dna December 24, 2020 17:37 UTC