IPL injury update: Clarity awaited on Bumrah’s return; Sanju Samson set to be cleared soon

IPL Injury Update

Jasprit Bumrah:

• Awaiting clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to return to action.
• Undergoing rehabilitation in Bengaluru for a back stress injury that required surgery in early 2023.
• Likely to be cleared by the end of the month, but his return date for Mumbai Indians is uncertain.
• MI's first game is on March 23 against Chennai Super Kings.

Sanju Samson:

• Likely to be cleared soon after undergoing surgery for a right index finger fracture.
• Passed the fitness test for batting but still needs NCA clearance for wicketkeeping.
• Rajasthan Royals have Dhruv Jurel as a backup wicketkeeper.
• Royals' first game is on March 23 against SRH.

Lucknow SuperGiants Pacers:

• Mayank Yadav (back stress), Mohsin Khan, and Avesh Khan are awaiting clearance.
• Mayank has been out since October 2024.
• Avesh is recovering from knee cartilage issues.
• Mohsin's injury is not well-known.
• LSG's first game is on March 24 against Delhi Capitals.