It could not be confirmed exactly how many matches Bumrah would miss and if there was a definite date of return.
MI’s first two IPL 2025 fixtures are away: after starting their campaign in Chennai against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23, they play Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on March 29. MI’s first home match is two days later, when they host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 31. They then play two matches in first week of April: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on April 4 and at home against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 7.
His unique action has made Bumrah susceptible to back issues, forcing the BCCI medical team, the selectors, and the team think tank to balance his workload and ensure that he is given optimal rest between series/tournaments.
Bond, who had suffered chronic back issues during his playing career, said that the “danger” zone for fast bowlers was when they transitioned too quickly from T20 to Test cricket, and that was his primary concern for Bumrah, too, seeing that India are scheduled to travel to England in June to play a five-Test series barely a month after the IPL ends on May 25.
