‘Bumrah, keep in mind the workload, playing ODI World Cup…’, know what Ravi Shastri said amid IPL 2026?

Not only in India but in the race for the Purple Cap of IPL 2026, the name of Jasprit Bumrah, one of the best fast bowlers in the world, is not far away. This season is selling like a nightmare for Bumrah. In the first 5 matches of IPL 2026, Bumrah was not successful in taking even a single wicket. You may also be surprised to hear this, but it is true. This season Bumrah has been able to take only 3 wickets in 10 matches. In the remaining 7 matches, Bumrah was seen yearning for wickets and his franchise team Mumbai Indians is almost out of the race for the playoffs. Now Ravi Shastri has made a big revelation about the reason for this poor performance of Bumrah.

Ravi Shastri’s big statement regarding Jasprit Bumrah

Ravi Shastri believes that the real reason for Jasprit Bumrah’s struggle has been his heavy workload for the last one year. In Jio Hotstar’s Champions commentary show, Ravi Shastri said that Bumrah has been playing cricket continuously. Was also part of Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. In such a situation, along with physical fatigue, mental fatigue is also affecting the game. Shastri said that the schedule of Team India is going to be even busier in the coming times, which includes the Test series and ODI series of the Indian team as well as the ODI World Cup. In such a situation, it is very important to manage Bumrah’s fitness and workload carefully.

Hardik’s team has been able to win only 3 out of 10 matches.

Mumbai Indians have greatly disappointed the fans with their performance this season. The team has now reached such a situation where it is considered certain that it will be out of the race for the playoffs. Mumbai Indians have won only 3 out of 10 matches this season and are at number 9 in the points table with 6 points.

Mumbai Indians are stuck in the race for playoffs

If they want to remain in the race for the playoffs of IPL 2026, then Mumbai Indians will have to win all the remaining matches. Apart from this, we will also have to depend on other teams, which is a very difficult challenge for the Mumbai team captained by Hardik Pandya. To put it bluntly, it is almost impossible for the Indians to make it to the playoffs. Simply put, it seems almost impossible for Mumbai Indians to reach the playoffs, but the team will keep their hopes alive for now.

Mumbai Indians will now play their next match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 10th May in Raipur. This will be a do or die match for MI. If the team loses in this, it will be officially out of the playoffs.

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