Bumrah's injury forces MI to change bowling strategies

Mark Boucher, the former head coach of the Mumbai Indians (MI), is concerned about the team's chances without star bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah is currently injured and undergoing rehabilitation for a lower back issue. He has been a key player for MI, taking 165 wickets in 133 IPL matches. Boucher stated that MI is a stronger team with Bumrah. His absence for the start of IPL 2025 means MI will need to adjust its bowling strategy. Boucher believes Bumrah's skills make him one of the best T20 bowlers in the world. He mentioned that if Bumrah had played during his first season, MI could have been title contenders. With Bumrah out, Boucher expects other bowlers like Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar to play crucial roles. He noted that MI may need to rethink their player lineup, deciding whether to add extra batsmen or bowlers. Boucher also speculated about changes in the batting order due to Bumrah's absence. He suggested that several Indian players could open the batting alongside Rohit Sharma. Boucher is curious to see how MI will adjust and which players will make the final team selection.