Brian Lara Dominates Mumbai Indians Bowling with “Beyond Jasprit Bumrah” Remark

Bumrah had an ordinary day against CSK, conceding 27 runs from 4 overs, which is unexpected considering his high standards. Captain Hardik Pandya was also not spared as he was hit for three consecutive sixes by MS Dhoni. MI lost the match at home on Sunday night.

Observers noted the poor performance of MI’s bowling attack, with Bumrah being the only standout performer. The CSK batters were able to dominate MI’s bowling beyond Bumrah’s efforts. Criticism was also directed at MI’s decision not to use their spinners after the eighth over, particularly with Shivam Dube at the crease.

The lack of trust in MI’s spinners was highlighted as an area for improvement, with the need to find additional match-winning bowlers. Observers praised CSK’s bowling unit for their collective effort in the match, with every bowler playing a significant role. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen praised Sri Lankan bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who took 4 wickets for 28 runs for CSK.

Pietersen described Pathirana as an unorthodox bowler, emphasizing the challenge for the batsmen in getting used to his deliveries. He also compared Pathirana’s bowling style to that of MI’s bowling coach, Sri Lankan great Lasith Malinga. Overall, the match highlighted the need for MI to strengthen their bowling unit and make strategic changes, while also recognizing the exceptional performance of CSK’s bowlers, particularly Pathirana.