Image: Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined MI ahead of a match against RCB after recovering from a back injury / © Hindustan Times
After being out of action due to a back injury sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah has made a strong return to the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The ace pacer, who missed MI’s first four matches, was seen bowling at full pace in a net session, where he clean bowled a teammate with a deadly yorker, his trademark delivery. The clip, shared by MI on X (formerly Twitter), highlighted Bumrah’s sharp rhythm and control, signalling a major boost for MI’s bowling attack..
Despite Bumrah’s absence, MI managed to hold their own with Hardik Pandya, Deepak Chahar, and Trent Boult leading the bowling duties. However, Bumrah’s comeback is expected to significantly strengthen the side, especially in death overs where his skills are unmatched.
The sight of Bumrah bowling to Rohit Sharma in the nets sparked excitement among fans and teammates alike, with many interpreting it as a teaser for the MI legends to deliver big against RCB at the Wankhede Stadium. Bumrah’s presence could be a game-changer as MI look to climb the points table and maintain momentum in the tournament.