Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has formally returned to the Mumbai Indians team before their next game in the IPL 2025 tournament. The fans were eager to welcome him back from a prolonged break following a back injury. His return has brought hopes of revival for the bowling line of the team.

Bumrah is among India's best reliable bowlers and has played an important role in numerous previous victories for Mumbai Indians. Once fully recovered from the injury, he returned to the team before their game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium on April 7.

Although he has joined the team, he will not play immediately. The management of the team wishes to ensure that he is match-fit. They intend to check his fitness through practice games and training sessions before including him in the playing XI.

🚨 JASPRIT BUMRAH HAS JOINED MUMBAI INDIANS FOR IPL 2025 🚨 pic.twitter.com/QF0bgqBUMj

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Probable Return Against Delhi Capitals
If all goes well in training, he is likely to make his full return in the match against Delhi Capitals on April 13. The Mumbai Indians are being cautious as they don't want to rush him back too early.

His comeback is likely to fortify the team's bowling performance and provide them with a fairer opportunity to excel during the tournament. The fans and fellow teammates are already looking forward to his return to action, and his appearance could bring a huge difference to Mumbai this season.

Bumrah Not Expected to Feature vs RCB :Despite him being in the team now, Bumrah is most probably not going to feature in the game against RCB. The management team wants to keep a watch on his fitness level and is currently preparing him in the practice session and training program prior to taking him into action for a game. They are hesitant to introduce him too soon lest he faces yet another injury.hey are hesitant to introduce him too soon lest he faces yet another injury.