Back to news
IPL 2025 | 'It is a challenge', admits MI coach Mahela Jayawardene on Jasprit Bumrah missing initial games
@Source: wionews.com
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the initial stages of Indian Premier League 2025 due to injury. Bumrah, who suffered back spasms during the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and has not played any cricket since. Advertisment Speaking at a press conference, Jayawardene provided an update on Bumrah"s recovery, saying that they are awaiting feedback from the BCCI medical team. "Jasprit is currently at the NCA and has just started his progress. Everything is going well, but it's a day-to-day process. He is in good spirits, but not having him is a challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world and has been a fantastic pro for us for many years," he said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. Jayawardene acknowledged that Mumbai Indians will have to find an alternative in Bumrah"s absence. "We"ll have to wait or find someone else to step up. The early part of the season allows us to try a few things and see how they work," he added. SKY to lead MI in opening match AdvertismentMeanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as announced on Wednesday (Mar 19). With MI set to take on CSK, regular skipper Hardik Pandya will serve a one-match suspension which from last season with Suryakumar set to deputise. "Yeah, Surya obviously leads India as well. When I am not there, he is the ideal choice in this format (to lead). He is an exciting option as well," Hardik Pandya said on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 23, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Advertisment (With inputs from agencies)
Related News
30 Apr, 2025
Reds vacancy among 'most attractive in w . . .
26 Mar, 2025
‘Old and tired’: Greenberg warns SCG nee . . .
07 Jul, 2025
This $99 Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush . . .
11 Jul, 2025
FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $150 New User . . .
17 Aug, 2025
Coach 'blown away' in Wallabies' crazy c . . .
10 Aug, 2025
'Can you tell us how he died?': Mo Salah . . .
11 Apr, 2025
Aussies power push for Paralympic golf i . . .
11 Jun, 2025
CRICKET-ENG/WIS-West Indies coach Darren . . .