"Becomes Wayward When He Gets Desperate" - Jasprit Bumrah's Flaw Exposed?
Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa observed that Jasprit Bumrah loses his rhythm when trying too hard to take wickets, a flaw evident during India’s loss to Australia in the second T20I at the MCG on October 31, 2025.
Match Overview
India struggled with the bat on a lively pitch, being bowled out for just 125 in 18.4 overs due to a relentless bowling effort from Josh Hazlewood and his teammates. Early breakthroughs were crucial, but Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head aggressively countered, scoring 18 runs (including four byes) off Bumrah’s second over, setting the momentum.
Bumrah’s Bowling Performance
Though Bumrah ended with figures of 2/26 from four overs, both wickets came too late to influence the match’s outcome. Australia comfortably chased the target, winning by four wickets with nearly seven overs to spare.
Uthappa’s Analysis
“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.”
Uthappa shared his thoughts during coverage on Star Sports, as reported by The Indian Express.
Author’s summary: Jasprit Bumrah’s tendency to become erratic when desperate for wickets impacted India’s chances during the Australia tour T20I, highlighting a critical area for improvement.
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