Workload, mental fatigue: Mumbai Indians asked 'to look after' Jasprit Bumrah amid poor form in IPL
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in IPL 2026 despite playing all 10 matches so far. His form has been a concern for the team, which is placed ninth on the points table with three wins and seven losses. Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.
89 and has an average of 109. 67 this season. Speaking on JioHotstar, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan spoke about Bumrah’s form.
"Last season, Jasprit Bumrah picked up 18 wickets in 12 matches at an economy of just 6. 7. This season, though, he has really struggled.
He has only 3 wickets in 10 games, and his economy is on the higher side as well. When wickets don't come, the economy rate naturally suffers. Right now, his bowling average is 105.
Nobody expected a bowler of Bumrah's class to have such poor numbers. Especially after his brilliant performance in the T20 World Cup, watching him struggle like this is very painful," said Pathan. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri also spoke about possible reasons behind Bumrah’s form.