IPL 2025: Bumrah available for selection for MI-RCB game at Wankhede Stadium, says Jayawardene

IANS April 6, 2025 268 views

Jasprit Bumrah's return to the Mumbai Indians lineup is a significant boost for the struggling team in IPL 2025. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed Bumrah's availability after his rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence following a back injury. The fast bowler's last appearance at Wankhede Stadium saw him take a remarkable five-wicket haul against RCB. With MI looking to improve their tournament performance, Bumrah's comeback could be a game-changing moment for the franchise.

"He's available, he's training today, and should be available" - Mahela Jayawardene
IPL 2025: Bumrah available for selection for MI-RCB game at Wankhede Stadium, says Jayawardene
Mumbai, April 6: Fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is available for selection for Mumbai Indians' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, happening at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, confirmed head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

Key Points

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Bumrah cleared for MI-RCB match after back injury rehabilitation

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Returning to Wankhede where he took five-wicket haul previously

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MI seeking second win in IPL 2025 campaign

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Rohit Sharma's knee injury also monitored

"He's available, he's training today, and should be available (for RCB game). He arrived last night, he had his sessions with NCA (now called as CoE), and he's been handed over to our physios. He's bowling today (in the practice session), so all good," said Jayawardene in the pre-match press conference on Sunday.

Bumrah had been out of action since suffering a back injury on day two of the fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The injury needed rehab at the CoE, which meant Bumrah missed out on India’s victorious 2025 Champions Trophy campaign. The news of Bumrah’s availability comes as a big boost to MI, who have won just one game in IPL 2025 so far. The last time these two teams met at Wankhede Stadium, Bumrah took a five-wicket haul as MI beat RCB by seven wickets.

Since making his IPL debut in 2013, Bumrah has been the lynchpin of MI’s bowling line-up, picking up 165 wickets in 133 matches for the franchise. The only season he missed for MI in the IPL was in 2023, when he was recovering from a back injury that needed surgery.

Jayawardene also gave an update on the fitness of veteran batter Rohit Sharma, who missed the side’s 12-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants due to being hit on the knee during his practice sessions. “Ro looks good. He is going to bat today as well. It was just an unfortunate impact on his leg while batting. So, it's not comfortable. We were travelling yesterday, and he will have a hit today and then we will do an assessment on that,” he added.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some good news for MI fans! Bumrah's return could be the turning point of their season. His record against RCB is phenomenal 🔥
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Priya M.
I hope they don't rush him back too soon. His fitness is more important than one IPL match. The way he bowls, we need him fit for World Cup too!
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Suresh D.
As an RCB fan, I was hoping he'd miss one more game 😅 But seriously, great to see Bumrah back. Cricket is better when all stars are playing.
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Ananya R.
MI's bowling looks so much stronger with Bumrah. But I think they still need to work on their middle order batting - that's been their real weakness this season.
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Vikram S.
That 5-wicket haul against RCB last time was magical! Hope we get to see another Bumrah special tomorrow night 🤞
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Neha P.
While Bumrah's return is exciting, I'm more concerned about Rohit's injury. The article doesn't give enough details about his condition. Hope he's okay!

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