WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah seen bowling to Rohit Sharma in the nets ahead of game vs RCB on Monday

Mumbai Indians (MI) players were seen in the nets getting ready for their next Indian Premier League (IPL) game on Monday. The Men in Blue and Gold will play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what is a huge game for the home team. Jasprit Bumrah, who is set to make his cricketing return, was seen bowling at full tilt in the nets. 

The 31-year-old was seen bowling to Rohit Sharma as the pair were engaged in a riveting contest on Sunday evening. Bumrah could be seen running in at full tilt as he was seen hitting Rohit Sharma’s bat hard. It is a welcome sight for Mumbai Indians’ fans and the team, who are looking for some inspiration to turn their season around. 

Watch the video here:

Jasprit Bumrah has started bowling in nets!!! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/SQ0aZoAro9

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Rohit Sharma had missed the last game versus Lucknow due to an injury he suffered before the game. Rohit was seen giving it his all in the nets as he looks to make a fine comeback with the bat after a woeful start to the season. The return of both Bumrah and Rohit is what MI needed as the team struggles in the bottom half of the table in the early part of IPL 2025 season. 

Mahela Jayawardene provides update on Rohit Sharma’s fitness

Speaking to the media after the 12-run loss to Lucknow on Friday, MI coach Mahela Jayawardene gave an update on Rohit’s fitness. The former Lankan skipper said “Rohit got a hit on his knee just in the IT band and he tried to bat , (but) couldn't put any weight on it so again he came and did a fitness test early today to try and it was discomfort for him to bat, put weight on that so he felt that it wasn't 100% for him to play this game so that's why we precautioned”

Jayawardene later revealed “We thought give him a few more days to try and get through that unfortunate what happened in the nets”. It will be a huge sigh of relief for many fans to see the Hitman back in action against RCB which is set to feature some huge names including Virat Kohli. 

Mumbai Indians’ coach was also asked if Rohit will play as an impact player to which he said “I mean this is, the impact and regular there's not much of a change, it's a regular, it's just we're taking a guy out and bringing a guy in so we're technically playing it 12 so you shouldn't read too much into it”

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