Mahela Jayawardene, head coach of the Mumbai Indians (MI), has discussed the management of Jasprit Bumrah's workload during IPL 2026, where the star pacer has faced challenges. In 13 matches, Bumrah has only taken four wickets at an economy of 8.36. Jayawardene emphasized the importance of tactical discussions involving Bumrah, who has been actively engaged in decisions about his bowling usage. The team initially sought to deploy him in less pressured situations, but the nature of his role as a lead bowler naturally brings its own challenges. Jayawardene commended Bumrah's willingness to adapt and experiment, noting that he approached changes with a positive mindset. Despite a tough season, Bumrah has shown signs of improvement, with his pace returning to the 140 km/h range and executing effective Yorkers. As MI prepares for their final match against the Rajasthan Royals, who are vying for a playoff spot, Jayawardene remains focused on learning from this season's experiences to better manage their star bowler in the future.