Bumrah returns with a controlled spell, Jayawardene pleased with his fitness, execution

Jasprit Bumrah made a much-anticipated return to competitive cricket, bowling at full intensity and showing no signs of discomfort during Mumbai Indians' (MI) 12-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene was satisfied with the pacer's performance, noting that Bumrah executed his plans well in his first match since the New Year's Test in Australia, as per ESPNcricinfo. "I just spoke to him after the game and he looks in good nick," Jayawardene said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

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