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Bumrah's Powerplay Prowess: India's New T20I Weapon in Australia
28 Oct
Summary
- Bumrah to solely feature in 5-match T20I series in Australia
- Bowling 3 overs in powerplay, aligns with Suryakumar's focus on early breakthroughs
- Nayar expects Bumrah's bowling responsibilities to be "compelling" to observe
As of October 29th, 2025, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to feature solely in the upcoming 5-match T20I series against Australia, having been excluded from the preceding 3 ODIs. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes this strategic shift in Bumrah's role aligns with captain Suryakumar Yadav's emphasis on early breakthroughs and head coach Gautam Gambhir's philosophy of aggressive wicket-taking.
Nayar notes that Bumrah has now embraced a "completely transformed role" where he will be bowling 3 overs during the initial powerplay phase, a departure from his previous approach. This new strategy is expected to be particularly fascinating to observe in the Australian conditions, given the hosts' formidable batting depth in the lower order.
Reflecting on Bumrah's past exploits in Australia, Nayar states that delivering the goods on Australian soil is the "ultimate stamp of approval" for any cricketer. Bumrah had previously scythed a record-shattering 32 scalps during India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour, topping the wicket-taking charts at an average of 13.06.
As India looks to capitalize on Bumrah's prowess in the upcoming T20I series, Nayar is eager to see how his bowling responsibilities are managed by the team management under Suryakumar's captaincy. The former India assistant coach remains confident that Bumrah will be "tremendously motivated" to deliver something exceptional on Australian soil once again.
