Jasprit Bumrah, the Mumbai Indians’ bowling spearhead, has expressed his desire to make an early impact in T20 matches. While he is often deployed as a trump card in the latter stages of the innings, Bumrah believes he can contribute significantly in the powerplay overs.
“Of course, you want to make an impact early on when the ball does something,” Bumrah said. “In this format, the ball does swing for the first two overs, and I want to make an impact when the opportunity comes.”
Despite the high-scoring nature of this year’s IPL, Bumrah has maintained his miserly economy rate of 5.96 and has taken 13 wickets in seven matches. He acknowledges the challenges bowlers face in the current T20 landscape, but emphasizes the importance of preparation and self-belief.
“This format is a little difficult for the bowlers because the batsmanship is going up,” Bumrah said. “But I feel like all of those things are not in your control. What you can do is try to prepare to the best of your ability and back yourself in any situation.”
Bumrah also plays a leadership role within the Mumbai Indians team, providing guidance to his fellow bowlers.
“Whenever there’s an opportunity, I do relay a message from wherever I am,” Bumrah said. “But sometimes in the heat of the moment, it’s difficult to pass on a lot of message. But yes, I am always there if anybody needs help.”
Bumrah’s versatility and leadership qualities make him a crucial asset for the Mumbai Indians as they aim to defend their IPL title.
