It seems Mumbai Indians spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has hit a rare low point in his professional cricket career. Since the beginning of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), the pacer has been struggling for wickets. Surprising everyone, he ran out of ground in consecutive games.
Tonight, against the Lucknow Super Giants, he bowled a total of 8 no-balls, something new cricket fans witnessed in his illustrious career, both in the Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians and in international cricket for Team India.
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was absolutely furious with Jasprit Bumrah for his poor bowling performance against LSG at Mumbai Indians’ Wankhede Stadium.
Jasprit Bumrah has hit a new low in his IPL career for Mumbai Indians
Bumrah remained wicketless in his 4 over spell, costing MI 45 runs. The seamer concluded her full quota of bowling for a cheap rate of 11.25. Bumrah conceded 31 runs in his first two overs against LSG while Nicholas Pooran and Mitch Marsh were in charge at the time.
According to Sunil Gavaskar, giving away a staggering number of 8-ball no-balls is simply beyond acceptance in professional cricket. If it was a no-ball, then Gavaskar might think of some consideration, but repeated no-balls in a single match left the former Team India batsman fuming.
This is not acceptable: Sunil Gavaskar on MI’s star pacer’s performance against LSG tonight
“This is not acceptable, you are a professional cricketer, I can understand that, but bowling a no-ball, clearly is not acceptable,” Sunil Gavaskar said via Sky Sports about Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling.
The Indian fast bowler is considered one of the best in the business across all formats. He also played a crucial role behind Team India’s historic T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
During the run-up to IPL 2026, fans were hoping to see another magnificent season from the Mumbai Indians pacer. But the reality is different. He dropped his form massively which not only affects his IPL stats but also becomes problematic for the team.
Jasprit’s entire IPL career vs IPL 2026 career stats at a glance
Throughout his IPL career, Jasprit has played 155 matches for Mumbai Indians and has claimed a total number of 186 wickets so far for an economy rate of 7.35, which is one of the best in the league.
His infamous toe-breaking Yorkers are still considered one of batsmen’s nightmares, even in the era of Twenty20 cricket. But if we only talk about his performance in IPL 2026, then the difference is clear.
The 32-year-old has taken just 3 wickets at an average of 95 and an economy of 8.61 (before the LSG match), and is one of the obvious reasons behind MI’s problems this season. Even against LSG’s uncapped batsman Himmat Singh, Jasprit Bumrah bowled a no-ball and also conceded a hit free.
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