Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the first few matches of IPL 2025 as the star pacer is still recovering from a back injury sustained during the recently held India vs Australia series. Since then, he has been out of action and was not available for India’s games after that. In fact, India played the Champions Trophy without him, and while many thought his absence would hurt the team, India went on to become champions.
Now, coming to Bumrah and Mumbai Indians, the five-time champions will have to play several games without their star pacer. Their first match is against rivals CSK, followed by a trip to Ahmedabad to face Gujarat Titans. Then, they will host KKR at their home ground on March 31.
But when can we expect Bumrah to return to the field and do what he is known for, dismantling batters? See what reports are saying about his expected arrival in IPL 2025.
When is Jasprit Bumrah expected to join MI for IPL 2025?
Recently, an ESPN Cricinfo report stated that there is a chance we may see Bumrah back in action in early April. However, it is not yet confirmed, as Mumbai Indians might still exercise caution even if he returns to the team.
For now, the pacer is likely to miss the first 3–4 games and could take the field in April, when MI have several matches to play.
Jasprit Bumrah Injury
The fiery pacer suffered a stress-related injury in his lower back on the second day of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney on January 4, 2024. Initially, it was reported as back spasms, but it was later diagnosed as a stress-related injury.
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