India, April 2 -- Pacer Jasprit Bumrah could be out of action for a little longer. Initially expected to be fit on time by April first week, the India and Mumbai Indians pacer's comeback has been delayed. Bumrah's injury is apparently more serious than imagined, and although he has resumed bowling in the nets, he has yet to bowl full tilt. The BCCI medical team, which is carefully monitoring Bumrah at the Centre of Excellence, is in no hurry to rush him back as it could lead to long-term repercussions, the most prominent being the risk of a stress fracture.

"Bumrah's injury is a bit more serious. The medical team wants to ensure he doesn't suffer a stress fracture. Bumrah himself is being careful. He is bowling at the CoE but it could ta...