The phase where a fast bowler transitions from T20 to Test cricket - as would be the case from the IPL to India's five-Test tour of England this year - is what Bond terms as the "danger period"

Jasprit Bumrah has been away from action since January earlier this year, and his return to action in IPL is also likely to be delayed, according to reports.

Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action since the fifth Test match of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah, who initially had a back spasm, didn't bowl in the second innings of the game. The back issue forced him to miss the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Bumrah hasn’t played since the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney in January, when he walked off for scans on Day 2

Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond took centre stage and warned the Indian team over Jasprit Bumrah's workload management ahead of the new season of the IPL and upcoming crucial assignments.

Former New Zealand pacer and ex-Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling coach said that another injury at the same spot where Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah had his surgery could be a career-ender and added that in future,

Former Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond who has worked with Jasprit Bumrah for a few years wants the in-form pacer's workload managed properly.

Shane Bond expresses concern for Jasprit Bumrah's back injury, warning it could end his career. Bumrah is currently recovering at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, with uncertainty about his return for the IPL.