The Mumbai Indian seamer is back and all set to have go at the batsmen once again
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah had a good tour in South Africa where he showed he can be as useful in Tests too as in other formats. Following his wonderful performances with the ball where he got 14 wickets in whites in three Tests followed by 9 (8 in 6 ODIs, 1 in 2 T20Is), Bumrah was rewarded with a rest ahead of the IPL.
The Mumbai Indian seamer is back and all set to have go at the batsmen once again.
Bumrah said he enjoyed the break which was necessary. "I was on a break. I bowled a lot of overs in South Africa, had played continuously throughout the year. I was at NCA and not sleeping at home. It was a good break and was necessary. The hunger is back and it is good to be back," Bumrah said on the eve of his team's game against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener.
Now that Lasith Malinga has returned, the onus to lead the attack is on Bumrah, however, the now senior bowler said the team is not dependent on one person. "We have a very good bowling unit. We have got varieties - good spinners and fast bowlers," he said.
One quality of Bumrah has been his ability to be relaxed during crunch situations, which coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed by saying the bowler doesn't know the word 'pressure'.
"I don't think about expectations and just want to focus on the situation and not about outside. A clear mindset and control are very important. Even if you have six varieties, if you are not able to execute on a given day it's no use," said Bumrah.
Mumbai Indian's bowling coach Shane Bond was all praise for Bumrah too. "I watched a little bit of him in South Africa. He is No. 1 in T20s, No. 1 in ODIs and in Test cricket he has been outstanding. He has grown up as a person, he is a senior player now. I met him three years ago for the first time. He is still the same — humble and wants to work hard. I think he is a complete bowler. The first thing you talk about him is his yorker. He has also got a good bouncer, moves the ball both way and hits the wicket hard. He has got a very good slower ball and a very good read on the game," said the former New Zealand pacer.
Asked about the opening game against CSK, Bumrah said: "I have played against CSK before. It's good to play against India teammates."
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