Mumbai: As the big update comes in regarding Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s return to competitive cricket in IPL 2025, a latest report has suggested that he may not be available until mid-April. Previous reports had suggested Bumrah’s joining the Mumbai Indians squad on April 1; however, recent developments emphasise that he is still uncertain about returning. Another bowler, Akashdeep, is likely to be available for action by April 10.
A report in The Times of India, which covered on Thursday Bumrah’s return to being fully fit, says the BCCI medical team is being cautious in terms of his workload not being increased so soon. They worry that quickly reintegrating him into high-level matches might worsen his injury. This move is also in consideration of the impending Test series in England right after IPL 2025.
However, Bumrah’s injury is said to be serious, with the BCCI being cautious about the player suffering yet another stress fracture. Bumrah himself is said to be treading cautiously on the road to recovery. He has started bowling again at BCCI’s National Cricket Academy (NCA) but will take time to regain full rhythm. No exact return date has been established as of yet but mid-April appears to be a possibility.
Akashdeep is recovering and is expected to return when his IPL franchise faces its next challenge, which is before April 10. This is good news for fans and all the teams playing in the ongoing IPL season.
The absence of Bumrah—both a setback for the Mumbai Indians and Indian cricket—will not be a major concern, as the priority will be making sure he is fit for the long run, especially with a couple of crucial assignments for the national team in the latter half of the year.
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