Mumbai, April 6 -- In a major boost for the underperforming Mumbai Indians (MI), ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the squad ahead of their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 home fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Bumrah's return comes after receiving medical clearance from the BCCI's medical team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where he had been undergoing rehabilitation since January due to stress-related discomfort in his lower back. He will now work closely with MI's support staff, headed by Mahela Jayawardene, to chart out a comeback plan.

The last update on Bumrah, dated April 4, indicated that he would at least miss the RCB game, with his return depending on the...