Fri Apr 04 11:36:00 UTC 2025: ## Bumrah’s Injury Clouds Mumbai Indians’ IPL Prospects; Jaffer Expresses Concern Over India’s Test Form

**Mumbai, India** – Star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will miss at least two upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of the crucial five-Test series against England. According to ESPNcricinfo, Bumrah, who has been rehabilitating since the start of the year at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, will sit out Friday’s game against the Lucknow Super Giants and is doubtful for the April 7th match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His return to the IPL hinges on receiving medical clearance from the BCCI, and his participation in the England series will depend on careful workload management to avoid further injury.

Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer expressed apprehension over the Indian Test team’s recent performance. Following a 1-3 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia and a 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, Jaffer voiced concerns about the team’s batting form and the potential unavailability of key bowlers like Bumrah and Mohammad Shami for the upcoming England tour. He highlighted the challenges posed by the Dukes ball and the need for significant improvement before the series, which begins on June 20th in Leeds. India’s last Test series victory in England was in 2007.

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