Michael Clarke thinks Mumbai Indians may struggle this season. He worries about their team without Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah is their best fast bowler.
Bumrah has a back injury right now. He got hurt in January this year. He cannot play cricket at the moment. Doctors are helping Bumrah get better. He does special exercises every day. His back needs time to heal completely.
Mumbai Indians will miss him in early matches. The team must find other ways to win. Good teams need their best players.
What Michael Clarke Said
“I’m just scared about Bumrah. He’s had no cricket; he’s not starting the tournament so he can’t possibly be at his best in the first game. I know he’s a freak and he can take five wickets but I think he will get better as the tournament goes. I just don’t know. If there’s no Bumrah, Mumbai will find it extremely difficult,” Clarke said.
More Problems for Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians face another problem too. Their captain cannot play the first game. Hardik Pandya must sit out one match. This happens because of rules about slow overrate. Pandya’s team played too slowly last season. The IPL gave him a punishment.
Mumbai plays Chennai Super Kings first. This happens on March 23. They need both Bumrah and Pandya for this tough match. Without these two stars, winning becomes harder. Chennai is a very strong team. They have many good players.
Team Needs New Plans
Mumbai Indians must make new plans now. They need other bowlers to step up. Someone must take Bumrah’s place. The coaches are working on different strategies. They might use more spin bowlers. Or they might try young fast bowlers.
Mumbai last won the IPL in 2020. They want to win again this year. Every team dreams of lifting the trophy.
The IPL 2025 starts very soon. Mumbai must be ready. They hope Bumrah returns quickly. Until then, they fight with what they have. Good teams face challenges together. Mumbai Indians have won before. They know how to overcome problems. Fans still believe in them.
