IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians has announced that Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the team for this IPL season whereas Hardik Pandya will be playing for the Indians as the regular all-rounder.
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Jasprit Bumrah Ruled Out of Initial IPL Matches Due to Injury
Jasprit Bumrah will miss the opening IPL games since he obtained an injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Following the England white-ball series and Champions Trophy Bumrah had been unavailable for selection. BCCI medical staff have not granted Bumrah permission to return to cricket activities. Mumbai Indians expect updates about Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness condition before the IPL starts its matches on March 22. He receives rehabilitation care at the National Cricket Academy’s Centre of Excellence which is located in Bengaluru at present.
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Michael Clarke Expresses Concern About Mumbai Indians’ Prospects
Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke expressed his concerns about Mumbai Indians’ prospects with Bumrah missing the early matches of the IPL. Speaking on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, he said:
“I’m just worried about Bumrah. He hasn’t played any cricket, and he won’t be there from the start of the tournament, so he probably won’t be at his best in the first game. I know he’s unpredictable and can take five wickets, but I think as the tournament progresses, he will get better. I don’t know right now. If Bumrah isn’t there, it’s going to be extremely difficult for Mumbai.”
Mahela Jayawardene Provides Update on Bumrah’s Fitness
Mumbai Indians’ head coach Mahela Jayawardene addressed the media on Wednesday, providing an update on Bumrah’s fitness. He mentioned:
“Jasprit is with the NCA, and he has just started the process. We are waiting for their (NCA’s) feedback. Bumrah will be monitored on a daily basis. His absence is a challenge, and having the world’s best bowler is always beneficial for us.”
The former Sri Lankan captain also stated that the team would try to adjust its combination at the start of the tournament in Bumrah’s absence. He said:
“He gives us a different element to try things out, so we will experiment in the early part of the season.”
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Bumrah’s Last Appearance in January
Bumrah has missed all cricket games since India faced Australia in the fifth Test match at Sydney in January. Medical staff performed a scan on him during the second day of the Sydney Test match. Shane Bond who served as Mumbai Indians bowling coach issued warnings to India and Bumrah about their excessive workload demands in upcoming cricket engagements.
