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

The seasoned seamer has become the primary wicket-taker for his franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and now desires additional responsibilities. After being named player of the match in a game against Punjab Kings, Bumrah expressed his wish to the skipper, Hardik Pandya. His figures of 3 for 21 in 4 overs made a significant difference as Mumbai Indians secured a 9-run victory.

Bumrah indicated his desire to bowl in the powerplay, especially when there is swing on offer early in the game. Despite the challenges that bowlers face in this format, Bumrah emphasized the need to prepare well and deliver their best performance. He underlined the importance of relaying messages effectively on the field.

Comparatively, Bumrah has been utilized less in powerplay overs, with other bowlers taking on more significant roles in those phases for Mumbai Indians. Against Punjab, Bumrah bowled in the 2nd and 4th over, where he managed to claim 2 wickets. Highlighting his desire for additional responsibilities, Bumrah seeks more opportunities in these critical phases as handed out by captain Hardik.

Recapping the match, after being sent to bat first, Mumbai Indians posted a total of 192/7, with Suryakumar (78), Rohit Sharma (36), and Tilak Varma (34) playing substantial innings. In response, the bowlers Harshal Patel and skipper Sam Curran performed well for Punjab Kings, while Ashutosh (61) and Shashank Singh (41) tried to steer their team towards the target. However, the three-wicket hauls from Gerald Coetzee and Jasprit Bumrah secured the win for Mumbai Indians.