Where is Jasprit Bumrah, and why is he not playing for Mumbai Indians? That is the question every MI fan is asking as they watch their team struggle in the ongoing IPL 2025. After losing to Chennai Super Kings in their opener, MI suffered another defeat against Gujarat Titans.
However, there is no hidden fact. everyone knows that Bumrah is currently recovering from a lower back injury. This is the same reason he missed the Champions Trophy earlier and is now absent from MI’s playing XI in recent matches.
But do you know what happened to him after that injury and what developments have taken place since? Take a look at Jasprit Bumrah’s injury timeline to get a clearer picture of his recovery journey.
| Date | Event |
| January 4, 2025 | Jasprit Bumrah sustains a stress-related lower back injury during the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Sydney. |
| Mid-January 2025 | India’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, confirms that Bumrah has been advised a minimum of five weeks of rest by the BCCI medical team. |
| Late January 2025 | Despite his injury, Bumrah is included in India’s provisional squad for the Champions Trophy. |
| Early February 2025 | Travels to Bengaluru for fresh scans to evaluate his back condition. |
| Mid-February 2025 | Continues to experience discomfort and is subsequently left out of India’s final Champions Trophy squad. |
| March 14, 2025 | Reports stated that Bumrah would miss the opening matches of IPL 2025 for Mumbai Indians, and that is exactly what happened. |
| March 23, 2025 | MI played their first match against Chennai at MA Chidambaram Stadium, and not surprisingly, Bumrah missed the game. |
| March 29,2025 | Once again, he was not in MI’s playing XI in the match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad as he missed another game. |
When will Jasprit Bumrah return to Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025?
Recently, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene also shed some light on Bumrah’s return. The former legendary Sri Lankan captain said that Bumrah is still recovering, and they are waiting for clearance.
“Everyone is available except for Bumrah. So far, everything looks fine. However, the NCA has not provided any specific timeline, so we will have to wait,” Jayawardene told the media.
