Jasprit Bumrah [Source: @Mipaltan/X]
Amid a fiery IPL 2025 campaign, the Mumbai Indians squad took a creative detour, engaging with portraits of themselves crafted by young fans. The artwork, ranging from playful interpretations to abstract twists, sparked laughter and camaraderie as players deciphered depictions of teammates.
Captain Hardik Pandya aced the challenge, instantly recognizing Jasprit Bumrah’s portrait despite its missing eyes, while Suryakumar Yadav humorously noted a missing shoe in his World Cup final catch recreation.
MI Players Make Quirky Observations Of Potraits
Currently third in the standings with five consecutive wins, MI’s 12 points from 10 games keep them neck-and-neck with Delhi Capitals (9 games) and Gujarat Titans (8 games). Their momentum faces a test against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals on May 1 in Jaipur.
Meanwhile, the artwork session doubled as a guessing game, with players dissecting each detail. Lasith Malinga’s spiky hair made his portrait unmistakable, but Rohit Sharma’s artistic avatar drew playful debate. “If you take the hair out, it looks like Drake,” Rohit quipped.
Young spinner Vignesh Puthur cracked his portrait’s code through a tiny detail, “That’s my watch!” Mitchell Santner’s depiction, however, stumped the group initially until his celebratory fist pump gave it away.
Playful Break Amid Playoff Push
The lighthearted interlude comes as MI ride a resurgence, having bounced back from early struggles to solidify playoff hopes. With Rajasthan Royals’ clash looming, the squad’s resilience could be pivotal in their bid for a sixth IPL title.