New Delhi: The Indian Premier League is currently in full swing, with fans and players alike thoroughly enjoying the action. The 48th match of this season is scheduled to be played today. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians have been a major topic of discussion throughout this IPL season—primarily due to a prolonged slump in their performance. Moreover, for Mumbai Indians’ ace pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, this season has felt nothing short of a nightmare.
His bowling has lacked its usual sharpness throughout this season. This stands in stark contrast to ICC tournaments, where it was largely his bowling prowess that enabled Team India to clinch titles. The statistics from the 19th season of the IPL are truly startling: just 3 wickets in 10 matches, an average of 109.66, and a strike rate of 74. These figures are bound to leave you astonished.
The Reason Behind Bumrah’s Poor Performance
His lacklustre performance in the Indian Premier League has now begun to cause unease among fans. A significant factor cited for this slump is his diminishing control over his bowling. His greatest strengths have always been his impeccable line and length, along with his lethal Yorkers; however, this season, he has been consistently missing his mark. The most glaring example of this was witnessed on Monday during the match against LSG.
During that match, he bowled two consecutive no-balls within a single over. What made the situation even more shocking was that, in that very same over, he had actually dismissed Himmat Singh—only for the delivery to be subsequently ruled a no-ball.
Following this reprieve, Himmat Singh went on to score 40 runs, playing a pivotal role in propelling his team’s total past the 220-run mark. These mounting figures are, in themselves, a cause for serious concern. Throughout the season so far, Bumrah has bowled a total of 8 no-balls—a highly unusual occurrence for a bowler of his calibre. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has also weighed in on this matter, offering his reaction.
Sunil Gavaskar Offers a Shocking Reaction
Sunil Gavaskar expressed grave concern regarding Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling 8 no-balls during this IPL season. Speaking on-air, Gavaskar stated, “Do not keep telling me repeatedly that Bumrah has bowled a no-ball. This is simply unacceptable.” “You are a professional cricketer; a wide is understandable, but a no-ball is not.” This remark by Gavaskar clearly highlights just how high the expectations are for Bumrah, and how his current performance is falling significantly short of those standards.
A Decline in Yorkers
The fear that Jasprit Bumrah once instilled in batsmen is gradually diminishing. Another reason for his waning effectiveness is the decline in the quality of his yorkers. Previously, his yorkers were almost unerringly accurate; however, they now appear to be turning into full tosses or landing right in the batsmen’s hitting slot. Consequently, batsmen are easily dispatching them across the boundary. In T20 cricket, even a minor error can prove costly—and that is precisely what is happening in Bumrah’s case.
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