Jasprit Bumrah’s Public Declaration of Mumbai Indians Role Sends ‘Message’ to Captain Hardik Pandya

The seasoned seamer has emerged as the wrecker-in-chief for his franchise, picking up wickets at regular intervals. After being named player of the match for his franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Punjab Kings, Bumrah expressed his desire for more responsibilities in the team to his skipper Hardik Pandya.

Bumrah’s figures of 3 for 21 in 4 overs were crucial as Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by 9 runs. Following the game, Bumrah conveyed his wish to bowl in the powerplay early on when the ball swings.

However, he acknowledged the challenging nature of this format for bowlers, given the batsmanship and time restrictions, and emphasized the importance of preparation and self-confidence. He also expressed his willingness to communicate effectively on the field and to take on more advanced roles, similar to those given to other players such as Haridk Pandya, Gerald Coetzee, and Akash Madhwal.

Recapping the match, Punjab Kings sent Mumbai Indians to bat first. Suryakumar’s knock of 78 propelled MI to 192/7, with notable contributions from Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma.

In response, Harshal Patel and Sam Curran led the Punjab Kings’ bowling attack, while Ashutosh and Shashank Singh stood out during the chase. However, Gerald Coetzee and Jasprit Bumrah’s three-wicket haul helped MI successfully defend their target.