Jasprit Bumrah sustained a back injury during the final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in January and is still recovering. Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene, provided an update on Bumrah’s status for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League season. Bumrah is expected to miss the initial matches for Mumbai as he undergoes rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Jayawardene acknowledged the challenge of Bumrah’s absence but expressed confidence in the team’s ability to adapt. Despite Bumrah’s absence, Mumbai has a strong pace bowling lineup with players like Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. The team also has all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and promising uncapped players in their squad. Bumrah’s return is anticipated in early April, providing Mumbai with added firepower in the death overs. Overall, Jayawardene remains optimistic about the team’s prospects and sees Bumrah’s absence as an opportunity for other players to step up.
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