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Jasprit Bumrah Nears Full Fitness, Expected to Return for Mumbai Indians Soon
Mumbai Indians' key fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, is on the verge of making a comeback as he enters the final phase of his rehabilitation. The star pacer has been undergoing intensive recovery sessions at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru after suffering a stress-related back injury earlier this year.
Bumrah sustained the injury during India's fifth Test match against Australia in Sydney in January 2025, which ruled him out of international and franchise cricket for an extended period. Since then, he has been gradually increasing his bowling workload under the supervision of the BCCI medical team to ensure a safe and effective return to competitive cricket.
Final Fitness Tests Underway
Bumrah’s rehabilitation is progressing well, and he is currently undergoing final fitness assessments to determine his readiness for the ongoing IPL 2025 season. While his return date has not been officially confirmed, sources close to the Mumbai Indians camp indicate that he might miss the next two matches against Lucknow Super Giants (April 4) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (April 7). However, if his recovery continues as expected, he could be back in action by mid-April.
The BCCI medical team and Mumbai Indians' support staff are closely monitoring his condition, ensuring that he does not rush his return and risk aggravating the injury. Given Bumrah’s importance to both Mumbai Indians and the Indian national team, his fitness is being managed with extreme caution.
Impact on Mumbai Indians' Performance
Mumbai Indians have had a mixed start to their IPL 2025 campaign, and the absence of their lead fast bowler has been noticeable. Without Bumrah, the team’s bowling attack has lacked its usual sharpness, struggling to contain opposition batters in crucial moments. His return is expected to provide much-needed balance and strengthen their death-over bowling, which has been a weak point so far this season.
With the IPL entering a crucial phase, Bumrah’s availability will be a significant boost for Mumbai Indians, increasing their chances of making a deep run in the tournament. The franchise is hopeful that he will be match-fit soon and available for selection in the coming weeks.
