Jasprit Bumrah Turns Superhero as Mumbai Indians Punish Him for Being Late to Practice

Mumbai Indians’ ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah delighted fans with a hilarious twist off the field after turning up late for a team practice session. As part of a fun punishment ritual, Bumrah was made to don a superhero-themed version of the MI jersey, complete with a cape – giving fans serious “Superman” vibes.

In a jovial Instagram post shared by Mumbai Indians on May 8, Bumrah can be seen flexing his biceps in a superhero outfit, striking a power pose. The caption read, “Our Superhero, literally!” – a nod to both the punishment and Bumrah’s phenomenal performances this IPL season.

Bumrah became the eighth player in the MI camp to face this quirky team rule – turning up late equals dressing up for laughs. But while he might have earned the cape as a joke, there’s no denying that the pacer has truly been a superhero for MI this season.

After missing the initial games due to a back injury sustained during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Bumrah returned in stunning form. Having missed the Champions Trophy that followed, questions loomed over his readiness. But the 31-year-old answered critics in style.

Since his return, Bumrah has taken 13 wickets in 8 matches, anchoring a spectacular turnaround for Mumbai Indians, who had only one win in their first four matches. His fiery pace and precision sparked a six-match winning streak, reestablishing MI as a top contender before the league paused due to security concerns.

In the May 6 game against Gujarat Titans, despite MI’s loss, Bumrah once again stood tall with a tight spell of 2/19 in 4 overs, reaffirming his role as the lynchpin of the bowling unit.

While the superhero tag was meant in jest, Bumrah’s impact this season has been anything but a joke. From battling injuries to delivering match-winning spells, he continues to be a real-life cricketing superhero for Mumbai Indians.