IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians to Miss Jasprit Bumrah in Initial Matches Due to Injury

IPL 2025 News: Mumbai Indians have suffered a major setback just before the start of IPL 2025. The team's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the first two weeks of the season due to an ongoing back injury. Bumrah, who is known for his lethal bowling, has not yet fully recovered and might not be available for the initial few matches of Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to commence from March 22, 2025, with the opening match to be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). However, Mumbai Indians have now been dealt a major blow as Bumrah's absence could significantly impact their bowling attack.

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✅ Jasprit Bumrah Recovering from Back Injury

According to reports from The Times of India (TOI), Jasprit Bumrah is still recovering from a back injury he sustained during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year in January 2025. The injury has kept him away from international cricket, including the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025. Now, it seems that Bumrah may also miss the initial two to three matches in IPL 2025.

What Does BCCI Say About Bumrah's Injury?

A BCCI source mentioned —

“Bumrah’s medical reports do not indicate any serious concern, but his rehabilitation process is still ongoing. He is practicing in the nets under the supervision of the NCA (National Cricket Academy) staff. However, it seems unlikely that he will be fit to play the first two weeks of the IPL.”

It is anticipated that Bumrah might return to action by the first week of April, allowing him to participate in the remaining matches of IPL 2025.

✅ Why Is Bumrah's Absence a Big Concern for Mumbai Indians?

Jasprit Bumrah has been a key bowler for Mumbai Indians (MI) over the past few years. His absence could significantly weaken the team's bowling attack, especially in the powerplay and death overs.

Here’s why Bumrah’s absence is a major concern:

• ✔ Death-over specialist: Bumrah's ability to bowl accurate yorkers and slower balls in the death overs often restricts the opposition from scoring big.
• ✔ Match-winner: Bumrah has the ability to turn the match in MI’s favor single-handedly.
• ✔ Pressure bowler: His presence on the field keeps the opposition under pressure, and his absence may give an advantage to the opponent team.

Mumbai Indians will now have to rely heavily on bowlers like Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and Arjun Tendulkar to lead the pace attack in the initial phase of IPL 2025.

✅ Bumrah and Mohammed Shami Under Special Monitoring

According to BCCI sources, not only Jasprit Bumrah but also Mohammed Shami's fitness is being closely monitored by the National Cricket Academy (NCA). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wants both Shami and Bumrah to remain fully fit for the upcoming England tour, scheduled right after the IPL 2025 season.

“We do not want to risk Bumrah and Shami before the England Test series. Therefore, their workload will be closely monitored throughout the IPL season. Even if Bumrah recovers in April, his match participation will be decided based on fitness reports.”

This means Mumbai Indians might have to strategically manage Bumrah's workload if he returns in April 2025.

✅ When Will Jasprit Bumrah Return to IPL 2025?

According to the latest reports, Bumrah's return to IPL 2025 is expected to happen in the first week of April. However, this will completely depend on his fitness status.

Here’s what we know so far:

Bumrah's absence could impact Mumbai Indians' performance in the initial matches. However, if he recovers quickly, he will make a comeback in the middle phase of the tournament.

✅ How Will This Impact Mumbai Indians?

With Jasprit Bumrah missing the first two weeks, Mumbai Indians will have to depend on their other fast bowlers. Here’s what MI’s probable bowling lineup looks like without Bumrah:

Probable Bowling Line-up Without Bumrah:

1. Trent Boult – Left-arm fast bowler.
2. Deepak Chahar – Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
3. Arjun Tendulkar – Left-arm medium-pace bowler.
4. Mitchell Santner – Spin-bowling all-rounder.
5. Reece Topley – Left-arm fast bowler.

This could be a challenging phase for Mumbai Indians, especially during the death overs, where Bumrah's presence often turns the game around.

✅ Mumbai Indians Full Squad for IPL 2025

Here’s a look at the full Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2025:

Mumbai Indians will definitely feel the absence of Bumrah in the initial matches, but they hope that he will return in April 2025 and help the team secure a spot in the playoffs.

✅ Conclusion

The absence of Jasprit Bumrah in the initial 2-3 matches of IPL 2025 has raised serious concerns for Mumbai Indians. His recovery from a back injury has kept him away from international cricket and now from the IPL 2025 season. However, if Bumrah returns in April, it could significantly boost Mumbai Indians' chances in the tournament.

The BCCI and NCA are closely monitoring Bumrah's fitness, ensuring that he remains fit for the England Test series after IPL 2025. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians' fans are eagerly hoping for Bumrah's early comeback in the league.

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