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Jasprit Bumrah for MI - (Source: X.com)
In a significant development, Mumbai Indians fans are sweating hard in panic as India's star bowler Jasprit Bumrah has checked in at BCCI's CoE (Centre of Excellence) days before IPL 2026. The right-arm seamer who was last seen in action during T20 World Cup 2026 met doctors at the BCCI facility in Karnataka.
Notably, the star pacer visited the BCCI site on Monday, March 23. The fans are worried because they cannot afford to have a season without their ace bowler.
Jasprit Bumrah Visits BCCI Medical Centre Before IPL 2026
A report from Times of India stated that the right-arm seamer is at the CoE but the nature of his visit is unknown. The fans fear an injury concern before the season, but it is also believed to be a routine check-up before a long two and a half month long tournament.
For the unversed, IPL 2026 starts on March 28 and the 32-year-old is yet to join the five-time winners who have set up their camp in Mumbai. Notably, Mumbai Indians will take on KKR in their opening game on Sunday, March 29.
Notably, Mumbai Indians are yet to officially respond to the latest development around Jasprit Bumrah.
Jasprit Bumrah's Workload A Big Concern For Mumbai Indians
Jasprit Bumrah has a rich history of injuries and the board cannot afford another setback. The right-arm seamer is fresh off a successful campaign in T20 World Cup 2026 where he was the joint-leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets in eight matches.
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The five-time winners had already worked out the workload of players who participated in the tournament and allowed the India stars to join the pre-season camp after an extended break. The latest blow to Bumrah will definitely make Mumbai Indians sweat in panic because they would have to exclude the 32-year-old from their plans if Bumrah is in slight discomfort.
For the unversed, Jasprit Bumrah missed the first four games of IPL 2025 as he was recovering from the injury he sustained in Australia during BGT 2025-26.
Exploring Mumbai Indians' Options Without Jasprit Bumrah
Mumbai Indians have a solid squad and the five-time winners are touted to lift the title for a record sixth time. However, the bowling attack looks weak without Jasprit Bumrah.
Shedding light on the squad, MI have Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar, and Mohammad Izhar as the pace-battery who might get the chance to replace the right-arm seamer if he misses the season or a certain part because of injury.
Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, and Deepak Chahar will have additional responsibilities on their shoulders in Jasprit Bumrah's absence. MI will heavily miss the right-arm seamer as he needs no introduction.
Bumrah, despite missing a section of IPL 2025, the right-arm seamer picked up 18 wickets in 12 innings, with an economy of 6.68.
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