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Bumrah's Wicketless IPL Streak: Coach Backs Star Pacer
20 Apr
Summary
- Jasprit Bumrah is wicketless in the IPL 2026 season after five games.
- Coach Mhambrey prioritizes Bumrah's fitness and effort over current wickets.
- Mumbai Indians have lost four of their last five games this season.
Mumbai Indians are facing a challenging IPL 2026 season, currently placed 10th after losing four of their last five games. A significant concern is the unusual wicketless streak of their star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, in the current edition. Despite this statistic, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has expressed unwavering faith in Bumrah's capabilities.
Mhambrey stressed that Bumrah's role extends beyond just taking wickets, highlighting his contributions at different stages of the game. The coach's primary focus remains on Bumrah's fitness and consistent effort during practice sessions. He believes that Bumrah's hard work will inevitably translate into wickets in upcoming matches.
The team's bowling attack has struggled overall, with other bowlers also exhibiting high economy rates. Mumbai Indians are looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches, including crucial rivalry week games against the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
