IPL 2026: Is Bumrah really injured? MI head coach made a big revelation about the legendary bowler

Delhi: So far in IPL 2026, many big players have not been successful in performing as per expectations. Jasprit Bumrah’s name is also included in this list. At present, Bumrah is counted among the most talented bowlers in the world of cricket. However, you will be surprised to know that Bumrah has played five matches in IPL 2026 and has not taken even a single wicket yet. Hardly anyone would have seen Bumrah yearning for a wicket like this before. Meanwhile, MI head coach Mahila Jayawardene has made a big revelation about Bumrah. He says that Bumrah played with an injury in the initial matches of the season.

What did Jayawardene tell about Bumrah?

There is no doubt that Bumrah is bowling economically in the tournament, but his not getting wickets has become a matter of big concern. Before the start of the tournament, Bumrah had taken the joint highest number of wickets in the 2026 T20 World Cup. This is the thing that is bothering most of the fans that where has that rhythm of theirs disappeared?

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Jayawardene told that Bumrah played with a minor injury in the initial matches of the season. However, now he has completely recovered from that injury. According to Jayawardene, Bumrah is bowling well. Our team is simply failing to put pressure on the opposing team in the powerplay. We are making different plans. During this period I cannot blame any one player. I cannot say that Bumrah has not taken wickets.

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MI has lost 4 consecutive matches

Mumbai Indians had made a great start in IPL 2026. The team started its journey by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders, but after this Mumbai went off the track of victory. Hardik Pandya’s team has faced consecutive defeats in the last 4 matches. At present MI is at ninth position in the points table.