Jasprit Bumrah holds the purple cap at current in IPL 2024© BCCI/Sportzpics
Whereas working relentlessly on his variations to remain forward of batsmen, Jasprit Bumrah is able to sacrifice his ego of a pacer and is prepared to discover choices akin to slower balls to keep away from being a “one-trick pony”. Burmah claimed 5 wickets for 21 runs to play a giant position in Mumbai Indians’ seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday, and now occupies joint prime spot in bowling chart with Yuzvendra Chahal (10 wickets). He blended up his fiery yorkers completely with sharp bouncers as he obtained the wickets of star batters Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis amongst others. (IPL 2024 Factors Desk)
“You do not at all times need to bowl a yorker, typically you bowl a yorker, typically a brief ball. There isn’t any ego on this format. You’ll be able to bowl 145kmph, however typically it is very important bowl slower balls,” Burmah mentioned after the match on Thursday.
In a contest the place his fellow pacers erred constantly, Bumrah’s accuracy stood out on the Wankhede Stadium.
“On this format it is rather harsh for the bowlers. I attempt to not be a one-trick pony, I’ve labored on this early within the profession,” mentioned the 30-year-old within the post-match presentation.
“Individuals begin to line you up. I wish to have totally different abilities. Bowling is hard, as a result of you’ll have to take a beating.” He mentioned preparation is necessary earlier than each match and he did his homework earlier than the match towards RCB.
“When issues haven’t labored out for me, the subsequent day, I’ve seen the movies and analyzed what didn’t work. Preparation is at all times the important thing. Necessary to maintain pushing your self earlier than a recreation.
“I’m very pleased with the result. I’ll by no means say I wished to take a five-for. The wicket was sticky and I’m very pleased with the contribution.”
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