Missing Bumrah is a challenge, says Mumbai Indians head coach Jayawardene

Jayawardene informed media at the pre-season briefing here on Wednesday that the fast bowler "is in good spirits". For the record, Bumrah is recovering at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said that missing pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the initial few games of the 2025 IPL is a challenge and at the same time hoped that the star bowler would join the team soon.

Jayawardene informed media at the pre-season briefing here on Wednesday that the fast bowler “is in good spirits”. For the record, Bumrah is recovering at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

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“Bumrah has just started his progress. We have to wait and see what their [BCCI medical team] feedback is on him,” Jayawardene said.

“At the moment, everything is going well. But, obviously, it is on a day-to-day basis. He is in good spirits. Not having him is a challenge. He is one of the best bowlers in the world and he has been a fantastic pro for us for many years”, he said.

“We’ll have to wait or find an opportunity for someone else to step up. That’s how I see it. It gives us an element of trying a few things and see how things work. The early part of the season allows us to do that.”