New Delhi: Fast bowler Jasprit Along with Endured one of the toughest seasons of his T20 career as his IPL 2026 campaign ended with an undesirable record. gave Mumbai Indians The pacer was rested in the team’s final league game against Rajasthan Royals, ending the season with just four wickets in 13 matches. Bumrah finished with a bowling average of 102.50, the worst in T20 history for any bowler who bowled 40 or more overs in a single tournament.The poor campaign came as a surprise as Bumrah entered the IPL after a successful T20 World Cup, where he was instrumental in India’s title win. However, Mumbai Indians struggled badly that season as well and were out of the playoff race early.A major reason behind Bumrah’s poor form was fitness issues. Mumbai Indians coach Mahila Jayawardene revealed that the fast bowler had been swallowing since the T20 World Cup, which affected both his rhythm and pace during the tournament.“I think there is a comeback from the World Cup as well. [Bumrah] There was a little bit of friction that he played with during the World Cup,” Jayawardene said.“So, you can see the speed… dropped because of that.”Jayawardene also said that teams approached Bumrah differently this season as other Mumbai bowlers failed to create pressure from the opposite end.“I wouldn’t worry about Bums. I think he’s in good spirits, and he’ll come back strong,” he added.Bumrah has now been rested for India’s upcoming home series against Afghanistan as the team management hopes that he will regain full fitness ahead of the busy international season later this year.
