It’s not just Jasprit Bumrah—several cricketers are currently awaiting clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to participate in IPL 2025. Sanju Samson, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan are all seeking the go-ahead from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the highly anticipated season.
The Big Question: When Will Bumrah Be Back? 🔄
All eyes are on Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, who has been out of action since the Sydney Test in January during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Currently undergoing rehabilitation in Bengaluru, Bumrah is under the personal supervision of outgoing BCCI Sports Science chief Nitin Patel as he recovers from back stress, an issue that led to surgery in early 2023.
💬 Latest Reports: Bumrah is expected to receive clearance by the end of March, but there’s no confirmation on when he’ll be ready to don the Mumbai Indians (MI) jersey again.
📅 MI’s Early Fixtures:
- March 23: vs Chennai Super Kings (Away)
- March 29: vs Gujarat Titans (Away)
- March 31: vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Home) 🚨 Potential Bumrah Return?
There’s a slim chance that Bumrah could feature in MI’s first home game, but it is not guaranteed. While he may join the MI camp before that, traveling for the initial away games remains unlikely.
Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, and Mayank Yadav Race to Recover Before IPL 2025: Report
Sanju Samson: Cleared for Batting, Wicketkeeping Tests Remain 🏏🧤
Sanju Samson, recovering from a right index finger fracture sustained during the home T20 series against England, is close to receiving full clearance. He has passed his fitness test for batting but still needs to undergo wicketkeeping assessments at the NCA before he gets the green light.
🔍 Possible Scenario: Rajasthan Royals might have to rely on Dhruv Jurel as a backup keeper if Samson isn’t fully cleared in time for their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.
LSG Pacers in Waiting: Mayank, Mohsin & Avesh 🤕
The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are awaiting updates on the fitness of their three key pacers:
- Mayank Yadav (Back stress) – Out since October 2024.
- Avesh Khan (Knee injury) – Undergoing rehab after taking injections post Ranji Trophy.
- Mohsin Khan (Undisclosed issue) – Last played December 31 in Vijay Hazare Trophy but has been inactive since.
🔎 LSG’s Concern: With their pace attack dependent on these three, the franchise is hoping at least two of them will be fit before their season opener against Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam on March 24.
The Countdown Begins! ⏳🔥
With IPL 2025 just around the corner, teams are keeping their fingers crossed 🤞 for their injured stars to return in time. Will Bumrah be back in MI colors soon? Will Samson be fully fit? The next few days will be crucial as final assessments take place.
