During the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18, Mumbai Indians’ dugout had a light-hearted moment when Mahela Jayawardene and Kieron Pollard were spotted imitating Jasprit Bumrah’s iconic bowling action. Jasprit Bumrah has been coming back to competitive cricket after a gap of three months after he suffered from a back injury he got during the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in Sydney. Well, against Sunrisers, Bumrah bowled a tight couple of overs in the powerplay and seemed to become a dependable option in need again. As the innings moved into the death overs, cameras caught Jayawardene and Pollard animatedly copying Bumrah’s unique run-up and release from the dugout—likely trying to communicate with captain Hardik Pandya to reintroduce the strike bowler. Jayawardene was seen showing some outswingers and then mimicked Bumrah's style. Pollard’s exaggerated imitation drew laughs from those nearby, including Rohit Sharma, who was seen grinning from the side. Rohit, benched as MI's impact sub, could only watch as his old teammates entertained and strategized from the sidelines. The mimicry wasn't just comic relief—it underlined the trust and desire in the MI camp to hand over the crucial overs to Bumrah, even in tense moments. pic.twitter.com/sf4CMe3Mom — Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) April 17, 2025 Read also: What is the Cut-Off Time for RCB vs PBKS Match in IPL 2025? Bumrah delivers Yet Again, shuts down SRH late surge The move worked. Bumrah returned in the 16th over, tightening the noose around SRH’s dangerous middle order. On a pitch offering just enough grip, Bumrah conceded only 7 runs in his third over. But the best was yet to come. In the 19th, with South African powerhouse Heinrich Klaasen looking to launch, Bumrah delivered a searing low full toss that shattered the off stump. The over went for just four runs—ice-cold execution in the death. SRH could only manage 162/5—a total that never truly tested MI. Despite a few hiccups in the chase, MI's top order kept things steady. The win pushed Mumbai to six points and a potential resurgence in the league.