Jasprit Bumrah, After almost three months away from cricket due to injury, India’s premier fast bowler is finally ready to return to action. He is expected to make his comeback for Mumbai Indians in Monday’s match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Coach Confirms Jasprit Bumrah‘s Availability
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed Bumrah’s availability in Sunday’s press conference. “He is training today and will be available for tomorrow’s game,” said Jayawardene.
Back After Passing Fitness Tests
Bumrah arrived in Mumbai on Saturday night after clearing all required tests at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He then joined the MI squad and coordinated with the team’s physios.
On Sunday evening, he visited Wankhede Stadium, assessed the pitch, did some shadow bowling, and bowled to Rohit Sharma in the nets.
Huge Boost for MI
Bumrah’s return is seen as a big relief for Mumbai Indians. His experience, ability to guide young bowlers, and coordination with players like Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar could strengthen the team significantly.
Jasprit Bumrah Injury During Australia Test Series
Bumrah got injured during the Test series against Australia in January 2024 and had been recovering since. After receiving the green signal from BCCI’s sports science team, he is now cleared to play in the IPL.
MI Struggling in IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians have had a tough start to the season, winning just one out of four matches. Bumrah’s presence is expected to bring fresh energy and improve their chances of staying in the playoff race.
Impressive Record in IPL 2024
In the 2024 IPL season, Bumrah was the third-highest wicket-taker with 20 wickets in 13 matches. He had the best economy rate (6.48) among the top 20 bowlers.
MI will be counting on his strong record against RCB at Wankhede, where he once took a five-wicket haul, to make a big impact in Monday’s crucial match.
