Rehab over, as Mumbai Indians’ star pacer Jasprit Bumrah reports back to his teammates at the franchise before the star-studded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Injury Timeline and Absence Impact
Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action since the back injury he suffered in the Sydney Test during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January this year. He had missed Mi’s initial few games of the season, and his absence had added a lot to the franchise’s poor beginning. With Bumrah now almost ready to return, MI’s chances of making a comeback have also been boosted big time.
Legacy and Stats of Jasprit Bumrah in IPL
Jasprit Bumrah has been the driving force behind MI’s bowling unit ever since his IPL debut in 2013. As the world’s best pacer across the formats, Bumrah has played for MI in 133 games, taking 165 wickets.
Potential Return Dates
Though it is uncertain whether Bumrah will be cleared for the RCB match on April 7, he still has a real chance of playing the franchise match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 17.
SRH’s Nitish Reddy Excited to Face Bumrah
As a matter of fact, SRH all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is already looking forward to playing against Bumrah in the match.
“I would be grateful for the challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world right now, and facing him would be an exciting contest. If I manage to score some runs against him, I would be very happy. Competing against top bowlers like Bumrah is what makes the game exciting,” Reddy explained on JioHotstar’s Gen Bold.
Legacy of Indian Cricket Legends
“This generation of Indian cricket has been shaped by legends like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and others. They have taken Indian cricket to new heights, and we aspire to carry forward their legacy. Players like Jasprit, Rohit and Virat are truly golden assets to Indian cricket.” he added.
MI have had a pretty normal beginning to the new season, winning only one of their first four games, which indicated the franchise missing Bumrah badly. Even the performance of old captain Rohit Sharma has been a pain for MI this season.