IPL 2025 / Jasprit Bumrah returns to IPL, joins Mumbai Indians

Jasprit Bumrah has joined the Mumbai Indians team. His first match after his return could be against Delhi Capitals on April 13. Bumrah, who has been the backbone of Mumbai's pace attack since 2013, did not play in IPL 2023 due to a back injury.

IPL 2025: There is a big relief news for Mumbai Indians fans - the team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has finally returned to IPL 2025. After undergoing back surgery and rehabilitation for a long time, Bumrah has now joined the Mumbai Indians camp. Earlier, while there was doubt over his return, now hopes have risen again that he will once again mislead the opposition batsmen with his sharp bowling.

Will he be included in the playing XI against RCB?

Mumbai Indians will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home ground Wankhede Stadium on April 7. However, the suspense still remains about Bumrah's inclusion in the playing XI. According to the report of the team management and medical staff, Bumrah is fully fit, but there will be no hurry about his return.

When can he play the first match in IPL 2025?

If sources are to be believed, Bumrah can take the field against Delhi Capitals on April 13. After months of rehabilitation at the BCCI Center of Excellence, he is now slowly returning to match fitness. His inclusion will not only strengthen the bowling attack, but will also give the team a psychological edge.

Bumrah and Mumbai Indians — a decade-old relationship

Jasprit Bumrah and Mumbai Indians' relationship is not new. When he first stepped out for the team in 2013, hardly anyone would have thought that this young bowler would one day become the most trusted face of the franchise. So far, Bumrah has taken 165 wickets in 133 IPL matches, and on many occasions has single-handedly turned the tide of the match.

In IPL 2023, he stayed away from the field due to a back injury, but now his return will give new energy to the team. This season is anyway considered very important for Mumbai Indians, and Bumrah's presence will strengthen the team's title hopes.