Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has issued a warning to selectors regarding the potential return of star pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Despite hopes of his return, Bumrah has not played a single game since September 2022, missing out on the T20 World Cup, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, and the World Test Championship (WTC) Final due to injury. 

Shastri recently emphasized the importance of not rushing Bumrah's comeback for the upcoming ODI World Cup, as it could have negative consequences for both the team and the player himself.

"He (Bumrah) is a very important cricketer. But if you rush him for the World Cup then you might lose him for four months later on, much like Shaheen Afridi. So there's a thin line and it needs to be thought about," Shastri told The Week in an interview.