IPL 2026 | 'Do not tell me again ... not acceptable': Sunil Gavaskar blasts Jasprit Bumrah over no-ball errors
Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing a difficult IPL 2026 season, having taken only three wickets in ten matches, contributing to Mumbai Indians' struggles. Despite a recent win, Bumrah's performance against Lucknow Super Giants, including multiple no-balls, drew criticism from Sunil Gavaskar. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's partnership secured Mumbai's victory.
NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is enduring a torrid IPL 2026 season. The bowler known for dismantling any batting line-up in the world is currently struggling for wickets. Ten matches and just three wickets - that sums up Bumrah’s campaign so far, and it has been one of the key reasons behind Mumbai Indians’ slump this season.
Mumbai Indians, who snapped a three-match losing streak with a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, are still languishing in ninth place on the points table. Bumrah looked completely off-colour against Lucknow Super Giants. Not only did he go wicketless, he also bowled three no-balls in the match, including two in a single over.
Despite Mumbai’s win, his figures made for poor reading - 4 overs, 0 maidens, 45 runs, 0 wickets, 3 no-balls and 3 wides. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar slammed Bumrah for his performance and did not hold back when the star pacer overstepped twice in the 14th over, which turned into a nine-ball over. Gavaskar slamming Bumrah said that bowling no-balls in T20 cricket is unacceptable.
“Do not tell me again. Do not tell me. Do not tell me that Bumrah has bowled a no-ball.