New Delhi: Jaspreet Bumrah IPL 2026 is enduring a tough season. The bowler known to destroy 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 has been a major reason behind it. Mumbai Indians‘The downturn in this season. Mumbai Indians, who ended a three-match losing streak with a six-wicket win against Lucknow Supergiants on Monday, are still ninth in the points table.Bumrah looked completely off color against Lucknow Supergiants. Not only did he go wicketless, he also took three nine balls in the match, including two in one 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 Bumrah was criticized for his performance and did not stop when the star pacer overstated twice in the 14th over, which turned into a nine-ball over.Gavaskar criticized Bumrah and said that bowling nine balls in T20 cricket is unacceptable.“Don’t tell me again. Don’t tell me. Don’t tell me that Bumrah bowled a no ball. It’s not acceptable. It’s not acceptable. You’re a professional cricketer, it’s not acceptable. Wides, yes, I understand, but no ball,” Gavaskar said on air.When Bumrah hit consecutive nine balls in the 14th over, the cameras went to Mumbai head coach Mahila Jayawardene and bowling coach Lasith Malinga, who looked dejected in the dugout.As the cameras focused on Malinga, Gavaskar said, “Yes, bowling coach, it’s huge.”Rohit Sharma (84) made a strong comeback from injury, while Ryan Rickelton (83) showcased his hitting prowess as Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Supergiants by six wickets.
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Openers Rohit and Rickelton combined for their third century partnership in the IPL – this time for 143 runs – laying the foundation for a much-needed win.Mumbai Indians chased down LSG’s 228/5 with 229/4 in 18.4 overs.MI will next face RCB on May 10.
