Jasprit Bumrah’s Bowling Under Scrutiny After MCG T20I
In the second T20 International at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India managed a modest total of 125 runs. Despite Jasprit Bumrah taking two wickets and conceding only 26 runs in his four overs, his bowling came under criticism for inconsistent lengths.
Robin Uthappa’s Perspective on Bumrah’s Performance
Former India batter Robin Uthappa highlighted that Bumrah tends to become erratic when desperate to take wickets. He said on Star Sports:
“When we were bowling after scoring 125, the start was very important. If we had picked up two or three wickets in the first three or four overs, the game could have been closer because we have quality spinners in the middle overs. I felt we were probably trying too hard to pick up wickets. So we got a little wayward.”
“I have observed that whenever Bumrah gets desperate to pick up wickets, he becomes slightly wayward, and when he is disciplined and hits a good line and length, he mostly picks up wickets. Australia took full advantage of that waywardness at the start, the way we started with the ball in the second innings.”
Mistakes and Missed Opportunities
Uthappa pointed out that India's bowling effort lacked control during crucial early overs, affecting the match's outcome. The failure to take quick wickets allowed Australia to capitalize on the loose bowling.
Additional Concerns: Batting Performance
The 2007 World Cup winner also expressed disappointment in India's batting effort, highlighting only two noteworthy performances:
- Abhishek Sharma’s half-century
- Harshit Rana’s brief but valuable cameo
Overall, the team struggled to mount a serious challenge after their low total, accentuating both bowling and batting shortcomings.
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