Back on track, Varun Aaron resumes training

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For the past 13 months, Varun Aaron has been unable to do the one thing he loves more than anything else: clutch a ball in his hand, steam in and ping it in at over 140kph. But since Monday, the pacer says that a little bit of cheer has been restored to his life. "Since this week I have started bowling. I hadn't touched a ball for six months and a couple of days ago when I bowled for a little while in the nets, even though off a shortened run-up, it was a very encouraging sign for me personally," he says. Aaron has been sidelined since December 2011 with a stress fracture in his lower back. Consequently, the pacer, who has three wickets from one Test and six wickets from four ODI appearances, missed out on India's tour to Australia. He played eight games for Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2012 but the injury flared up again and since then, he has done little more than go under a surgeon's knife and go through an extensive rehabilitation program. In March, Aaron underwent surgery on the L5 disc in his lower back and was given a six-month recovery window. Before and after the surgery, Aaron says that his extended stint on the sidelines was quite a challenging experience. "Over the past year, there have been periods of frustration. I understand that I had no control over the injury once it happened, but the wait definitely plays on your mind," he says. A fast bowler who can consistently bowl in the 140s is considered something of a premium commodity in Indian cricket, but there are quite a few examples of bowlers who bowled at high pace losing their speed after suffering injuries and enduring lengthy rehab programmes. Aaron says that the idea of him losing a few kph of pace is something he has not even considered. "Right now, my back is in great shape. My body is feeling good and I am absolutely confident that I am going to bowl at high speed. Self belief after this injury is key. I am still confident about doing well at the highest level," he says. A decent showing from the fast men played an important role in India's recent Champions Trophy success. Considering the form of the current crop of India's pacers, isn't it difficult for Aaron to force his way back into the reckoning? "I am really happy that guys like Umesh (Yadav) and Bhuvneshwar (Kumar) are doing well. But if I just think about how well everyone's doing, then I don't think I will be able to play much cricket. I am confident that with a fit body, I can force my way back in," he says.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/back-on-track-varun-aaron-resumes-training/1133780/1 Zaheer is already training and with Aaron getting back to fitness we have a good group of bowlers to choose from for the hectic cricket schedule that's coming up

ODI Bhuvaneshwar Yadav Mohit

Aaron, Ishant, Undakat

Test Bhuvaneshwar Yadav Zaheer

Shami, Ishant

[Bleed-Blue]

:yay:Good For Him Been Really Unlucky With Injuries...Can Be Our Strike Bowler In LOI Cricket

[Vilander]

he will trundle once he is back..

[Bleed-Blue]

he will trundle once he is back..

:antijinx:Hopefully Not:pray:

[King Tendulkar]

Fantastic news I have high hopes

[SLICKR392]

Fantastic news I have high hopes

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[Gunner]

This guy is slightly hyped on ICF.

[cowboysfan]

I dont trust people coming back from this kind of injury(especially fast bowlers),i hope he takes it slow and limit his ranji games.

[vayuu1]

The good thing is he never compromises on his speeds

[rkt.india]

This is an old article from June, was already posted.

[King Tendulkar]

This is an old article from June' date=' was already posted.[/quote'] Excellent. So been bowling since June. Any news and how its going

[rkt.india]

Excellent. So been bowling since June. Any news and how its going

No news since then.

[vayuu1]

It's good thing that he realize that he needs to be fully fit and rectify all his deficiencies before returning ,it's better not to rush ur comeback,he is young and strong.

[Vilander]

No news since then.

generally from past experience No News = injury