Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene didn’t give a time-frame for Jasprit Bumrah’s return to aggressive cricket, and stated the tempo spearhead’s absence shall be a large “challenge” for his facet within the IPL 2025.
Bumrah will miss a few preliminary video games of the event as he is at present recuperating from a again harm on the BCCI Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru.
“Jasprit Bumrah is at the NCA. We have to wait and see their feedback on him. At the moment it is going well, the progress is on a day to day basis,” stated Jayawardene throughout MI’s pre-season press meet right here on Wednesday (March 19, 2025).
“He is in good spirits, and not having him is a challenge. He is the best bowler in the world,” he added..
Bumrah has been sidelined because the ultimate Test in opposition to Australia at Sydney in early January, when he couldn’t bowl within the second innings because the hosts chased down 162 to seal a 3-1 collection victory.
Bumrah’s return is shrouded in uncertainty however MI skipper Hardik Pandya stated having an skilled campaigner just like the 30-year-old within the dressing room will assist him.
Bumrah is anticipated to hyperlink with Mumbai colleagues within the first week of April and will proceed his rehabilitation with the crew.
“I am lucky that I have three captains playing with me — Rohit, Surya and Bumrah. They always place an arm around my shoulder and are there when I need any help,” stated Pandya.
Published – March 19, 2025 01:29 pm IST
