Bumrah Returns for MI, RCB Ready with a Plan
As Mumbai Indians (MI) gear up to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium, all eyes are on the return of India’s pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah. After being out of action since the final Test against Australia earlier this year, Bumrah has rejoined the MI camp and is fit and available for selection.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed that Bumrah has been declared match-fit by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and trained with the team on Sunday. His comeback comes as a much-needed boost for MI, who have managed just one win in four matches this IPL season.
Tim David Challenges RCB Openers to Take on Bumrah
Ahead of the high-voltage clash, RCB’s Tim David—who previously played alongside Bumrah at MI—issued a bold challenge to his current teammates Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, David urged the openers to go after Bumrah from ball one.
“Bumrah’s widely recognized as the best bowler around. If we want to go deep in this tournament, we need to beat the best players,” David said.
“Hopefully, Bumrah bowls the first over and the first ball goes for a 4 or 6 — that’ll be a statement.”
David’s comments highlight RCB’s aggressive approach, even when facing one of the world’s top pacers.
“Just Try and Get My Toes Out of the Way” – David on Facing Bumrah
While David praised Bumrah’s bowling prowess, he also admitted to the threat the MI star poses—especially with his deadly yorkers.
“Just try and get my toes out of the way,” David joked when asked how he plans to face Bumrah if the two meet on the field.
Why Bumrah’s Return Matters
Bumrah’s return could be a turning point in MI’s season. Known for his accuracy, pace, and lethal yorkers, Bumrah’s presence adds serious depth to Mumbai’s bowling attack. With MI struggling to contain runs in the powerplay and death overs, the five-time champions will be relying heavily on him to turn things around.
MI vs RCB: A Clash of Titans
The match between MI and RCB promises fireworks, with Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Tim David in form for RCB, and Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and now Bumrah ready to strike back for MI. The first over could set the tone for the entire match—and all eyes will be on whether RCB’s openers can truly take down Bumrah from the word go.