Jasprit Bumrah Returns for MI vs RCB in IPL 2025 Showdown
Jasprit Bumrah has officially been declared fit and is available for Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After weeks of rehabilitation, Bumrah’s return comes as a timely boost for MI, who have won just one of their first four games.
Medical Clearance and Training Update
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed Bumrah’s availability. “He’s training today and should be ready,” Jayawardene noted. Bumrah joined the MI camp on Saturday after receiving a green light from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. His fitness was thoroughly assessed, and he is now under the care of the MI physio team.
Bowling Reinforcement for MI
Jasprit Bumrah’s return significantly bolsters a struggling MI bowling lineup. Without him, Mumbai had relied on lesser-experienced pacers like Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar, and Satyanarayana Raju, who couldn’t provide the control and pace Bumrah brings. With nine points already dropped, MI hopes his presence helps turn their campaign around.
Focus on Fitness Before England Series
Since the Sydney Test in January, Bumrah has not played any professional cricket. He missed major tournaments, including the Champions Trophy and the home Test series against England. Careful workload management at the BCCI’s facility helped him prepare for both IPL 2025 and the upcoming five-Test tour of England.
Bumrah’s Legacy with Mumbai Indians
Having debuted in 2013, Bumrah has 165 wickets in 133 IPL matches. Apart from the 2023 season, which he missed due to surgery, he has been a constant force for MI.
With Jasprit Bumrah now match-fit and ready, fans can expect Mumbai Indians to put up a stronger fight in their upcoming fixtures. All eyes will be on how well he adapts after a lengthy layoff.
