Mumbai Indians fans, brace yourselves! There's a significant cloud of uncertainty hanging over Jasprit Bumrah's participation in IPL 2025. Recent reports suggest the star bowler might miss a substantial portion, if not the entire, tournament due to a recurring back injury.

Bumrah's Injury Woes Continue

Bumrah, a key figure for both Mumbai Indians and the Indian national team, has been sidelined for several months now. The injury, sustained during the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has proven to be a persistent issue. After bowling over 150 overs in the series, his back has been troubled, leading to his absence from the England T20Is and ODIs, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Return Timeline Uncertain

While there was hope that Bumrah would be fit to play in IPL 2025, the latest reports paint a different picture. He's reportedly still recovering from a stress-related injury in his lower back. While there is no confirmed date for his return, sources suggest that he will be joining the Mumbai Indians squad in early April, subject to clearance from the BCCI CoE medical team. It's still unclear exactly how many matches he will miss.

Mumbai Indians' Challenges

Bumrah's absence would undoubtedly be a major blow for Mumbai Indians. The team will now have to rely heavily on their other bowlers. The team has to fill the gap with players like Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, Corbin Bosch, Arjun Tendulkar, Satyanarayana Raju, Ashwani Kumar, along with all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Raj Angad Bawa.

IPL 2025 Schedule

The Mumbai Indians are set to begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Their schedule includes:

• March 29: vs Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
• March 31: vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium.
• April 4: vs Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow.
• April 7: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium.

This news is definitely a setback, but the team will surely look to its other talented players to step up and fill the void left by Bumrah's absence.