Jasprit Bumrah's Injury Impacted Performance in IPL 2026, Says MI Coach Jayawardene
Jasprit Bumrah Played T20 World Cup With Niggle: MI Coach Mahela Jayawardene's Revelation Ahead Of Last IPL 2026 Match

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Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that Jasprit Bumrah struggled with a niggle from the T20 World Cup during IPL 2026, affecting his performance. Despite managing his workload, Bumrah only took four wickets in 13 matches, though he showed improvement in the latter part of the season.
- 01Jasprit Bumrah played with a slight niggle from the T20 World Cup, which affected his performance in IPL 2026.
- 02Bumrah recorded just four wickets in 13 matches for Mumbai Indians during the season.
- 03Head coach Mahela Jayawardene noted that Bumrah's pace was initially reduced due to the injury but improved in the last few games.
- 04Opposing teams played cautiously against Bumrah, recognizing the lack of pressure from other bowlers.
- 05Jayawardene expressed confidence in Bumrah's recovery and work ethic, stating he is now back to his best.
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Mahela Jayawardene, head coach of the Mumbai Indians (MI), disclosed that Jasprit Bumrah had been managing a niggle from the T20 World Cup, which impacted his performance during IPL 2026. Despite MI's efforts to provide adequate recuperation time, Bumrah's effectiveness was compromised, leading to only four wickets in 13 matches. Jayawardene explained that Bumrah's pace dropped in the initial games as he gradually built up from the injury, but he showed improvement in the latter part of the season, bowling at 140 kmph and executing yorkers effectively. The coach noted that opposing teams were cautious against Bumrah, as MI's other bowlers struggled to create pressure. Jayawardene emphasized Bumrah's experience and work ethic, stating that he had been working on his no-ball issues and was in good spirits despite the challenges faced this season. He expressed confidence that Bumrah would return stronger in future matches.
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