Team India’s ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah has responded to former cricketer Mohammad Kaif’s assessment regarding how Rohit Sharma has been utilizing him and how Suryakumar Yadav is currently managing his bowling spells in the Asia Cup 2025 amid India’s unbeaten run.
By retweeting Kaif’s tweet on X, Bumrah commented, “Inaccurate before inaccurate again.” Kaif had pointed out that with the 35-year-old Bumrah often bowling just three overs upfront, it leaves him with only one over towards the end of the innings. Despite some struggles, Bumrah has still delivered crucial performances for the Indian team when it matters the most.
The Ahmedabad-born pacer remains the second-highest wicket-taker for the Men in Blue in the tournament, with five wickets from four matches. Kaif’s detailed observation mentioned that under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, Bumrah generally bowls overs 1, 13, 17, and 19. In contrast, under Suryakumar Yadav in the Asia Cup, Bumrah bowled a three-over spell right at the start.
To avoid injury, Bumrah prefers to bowl when his body is properly warmed up. Kaif emphasized that having only one over of Bumrah in the remaining 14 overs is a significant relief for opposing batters. He warned that this strategy might hurt India in bigger matches against stronger teams, such as those they will face in the World Cup.
In India’s recent 41-run victory over Bangladesh, Bumrah was back in form from the start. After conceding over 40 runs against Pakistan, the right-arm speedster impressed with figures of 4-0-18-2 while defending a modest total of 168. His contribution was vital in restricting Bangladesh to 127.
India’s batting effort was led by Abhishek Sharma, who played a stunning knock of 75 runs off just 37 balls, maintaining his excellent form throughout the tournament. Although Bangladesh started well, India continuously picked wickets to maintain control of the match. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three crucial scalps.
Looking ahead, the winner between Pakistan and Bangladesh will face India in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. As the tournament progresses, India will need Bumrah firing at his best and the team’s bowling strategy to adapt, especially when facing stronger opponents on the big stage.
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