Harbhajan Singh Defends Jasprit Bumrah Amid Mumbai Indians' IPL Struggles
Jasprit Bumrah To Be Blamed For Mumbai Indians' Poor IPL Run? Harbhajan Singh Says 'Not Right Thing'
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Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh defended Jasprit Bumrah's performance during the Mumbai Indians' disappointing IPL 2026 season, attributing the team's struggles to over-reliance on him and the underperformance of other bowlers. He emphasized the need for collective responsibility and confidence among the entire bowling unit.
- 01Jasprit Bumrah has taken only 3 wickets in 11 matches this IPL season.
- 02Harbhajan Singh attributes Mumbai Indians' poor performance to over-reliance on Bumrah.
- 03Other bowlers like Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar are also struggling with confidence.
- 04Harbhajan highlights the lack of quality local spinners as a significant gap in the squad.
- 05He calls for a leader to step up and boost the team's morale.
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Jasprit Bumrah, the star fast bowler for the Mumbai Indians, has faced criticism for his lackluster performance in IPL 2026, taking just 3 wickets in 11 matches with an economy rate of 8.51. Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh defended Bumrah, stating that the team's struggles stem from an over-reliance on him and the poor form of other bowlers, including Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar. Harbhajan pointed out that the team lacks quality local spinners, a significant gap compared to previous seasons. He expressed concern over the team's body language and confidence, suggesting that a leader is needed to inspire the squad to improve their performance and regain their fighting spirit. Harbhajan, who won three IPL titles with the Mumbai Indians, believes that the franchise has not been the same in recent years and emphasizes the importance of collective effort in overcoming challenges.
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The Mumbai Indians' poor performance could affect fan engagement and ticket sales, as well as the morale of the players and coaching staff.
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