Jasprit Bumrah stepped back onto the cricket field on April 7, 2025, after a three-month hiatus. The star bowler had been nursing a back injury from India’s Australian tour, and his return for the Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was the talk of the IPL. Though Mumbai lost by 12 runs, Bumrah’s comeback gave fans plenty to smile about.
His figures were modest – four overs, no wickets, 29 runs. But numbers don’t tell the whole story. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene saw what mattered: Bumrah’s trademark pace and precision were there. “I just spoke to him after the game, and he looks in good nick,” Jayawardene said. “The pace was up and the execution was good.”
The injury had kept Bumrah out of some big moments. He missed the T20 series against England and India’s Champions Trophy victory – games where his absence left a glaring hole in India’s bowling attack. Mumbai Indians took no chances with his return. They let swing specialists Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar handle the new ball, giving Bumrah time to find his feet. “Boom’s coming back from a three-month layoff,” Jayawardene explained. “We just wanted to ease him into the competition.”
Switching from Test cricket’s marathon to T20’s sprint isn’t easy. Your body needs to adjust, your tactics need to shift. For Bumrah, this transition will shape Mumbai Indians’ fortunes this season.
The wickets column might be empty, but the signs are promising. His pace is there, his control is sharp – the rest will come with time. Having Bumrah back lifts the whole team’s spirits. Every game now feels like another step toward those match-winning spells that made him famous.
This isn’t just about Mumbai Indians. Indian cricket has been waiting for Bumrah’s return. With international cricket on the horizon, a fit and firing Bumrah could be the difference between good and great for India’s bowling attack. His comeback shows both his grit and the smart work behind the scenes.
Sure, Bumrah didn’t light up the scoreboard in his first game back. But cricket isn’t always about instant results. Give him time, give him games, and that devastating yorker will find its mark again. Both Mumbai Indians and Team India are betting on it.
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