Jasprit Bumrah joins Mumbai Indians’ camp on Friday:Likely to play against KKR, visited BCCI’s CoE citing fitness workload management

Ahead of the IPL 2026 season opener, Mumbai Indians (MI) have received a big boost ahead of their upcoming IPL match as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the team. According to reports, Bumrah arrived at the team hotel on Friday evening and is expected to be available for selection ahead of the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The Indian fast bowler was recently at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where he spent five days working on his fitness and managing his workload. His return is a positive sign for MI as they prepare for an important match against KKR on Sunday in Mumbai. Bumrah’s presence will strengthen the bowling attack, which has been under pressure in recent matches. Fans will be eager to see him back in action after his short break. Also read: Can gritty Gill, super Siraj bring glory for Gujarat Titans?:Consistency key for 2022 champions; GT SWOT analysis Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding record for Mumbai Indians Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the Mumbai Indians’ most reliable players since making his debut in 2013. Over the years, he has played a key role in the team’s success. He has taken 186 wickets in 148 matches, making him the second-highest wicket-taker for the franchise. Bumrah was also a crucial part of MI’s title-winning campaigns in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. His ability to bowl in pressure situations, especially in the death overs, makes him a vital player for the team. Bumrah missed the first four matches last season Last season, Bumrah missed the first four matches, which affected the team’s performance. Mumbai Indians lost three out of those four games. Although the team later recovered and qualified for the playoffs, they could only finish in fourth place. His absence was clearly felt during the early phase of the tournament. Uncertainty over Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner While Bumrah has returned, MI are still waiting for Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner to join the squad. Both players were not seen during the important practice session held on March 27. Their absence is believed to be due to international cricket commitments and rest periods. Mitchell Santner, in particular, was recently leading New Zealand against South Africa and has been given a break after the series. Also read: ‘No ban on IPL broadcast in Bangladesh’, says Zahir Swapan: Bangladesh government lifts ban on IPL telecast ahead of season opener MI hold advantage over KKR in H2H record Mumbai Indians have a strong head-to-head record against Kolkata Knight Riders. Out of 35 matches played between the two teams, MI have won 24 matches, while KKR have managed to win 11.