Jayawardene Explains Injury Woes Limiting Rohit and Bumrah

Mumbai, May 23. Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has shed light on the physical challenges confronting Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, two players the franchise had counted on for a strong finish to IPL 2025. Persistent niggles have forced both to adapt their workloads, leaving the five-time champions searching for answers in the closing weeks. Rohit’s hamstring strain forced him to sit out matches and limited his batting impact, resulting in modest returns despite an encouraging start. Jayawardene confirmed that the team prioritised long-term recovery over short-term gains, allowing the former captain time to regain full mobility before reintroducing him into the playing XI. Rohit, described as a consummate team player, has accepted every decision without complaint. Bumrah’s situation is more complex. After leading India’s attack to T20 World Cup glory in March, he rejoined Mumbai Indians with limited rest. The right-arm quick has struggled to regain his trademark pace, capturing just four scalps in 13 outings. Jayawardene noted that Bumrah’s early-season preparations focused on rebuilding strength rather than immediate match readiness, explaining the visible drop in speed during the opening phase of the tournament.