‘Jasprit Bumrah is slightly wayward when desperate’: Former India World Cup winner’s bold claim after MCG T20I

Jasprit Bumrah's Performance Under Scrutiny

During the second T20I at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Jasprit Bumrah's bowling was analyzed critically despite his efforts to contain Australia. The India speedster took two wickets and gave away only 26 runs in four overs, but his inconsistent lengths attracted attention.

Robin Uthappa's Assessment

Former India batter Robin Uthappa observed Bumrah's approach when under pressure, suggesting his desperation to take wickets sometimes leads to wayward deliveries.

“When we were bowling after scoring 125, the start was very important. If we had picked up two or three wickets in the first three or four overs, the game could have been closer because we have quality spinners in the middle overs. I felt we were probably trying too hard to pick up wickets. So we got a little wayward.”
“I have observed that whenever Bumrah gets desperate to pick up wickets, he becomes slightly wayward, and when he is disciplined and hits a good line and length, he mostly picks up wickets. Australia took full advantage of that waywardness at the start, the way we started with the ball in the second innings.”

Match Context and India's Batting Performance

India managed only 125 runs at MCG, struggling with their batting lineup. The innings was marked by an excellent half-century from Abhishek Sharma and a brief but impactful cameo from Harshit Rana.

The 2007 World Cup winner expressed disappointment in the overall batting display, which fell short of expectation.

Summary

According to Robin Uthappa, Jasprit Bumrah’s aggressive attempts to take early wickets sometimes lead to erratic bowling, affecting India’s chances in tight encounters.

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The Indian Express The Indian Express — 2025-11-01

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