‘Jasprit Bumrah becomes slightly wayward’: Uthappa lays bare on ‘desperate’ assessment of India paceman

Jasprit Bumrah Loses Rhythm Under Pressure, Says Uthappa

Former India batter Robin Uthappa shared his analysis of Jasprit Bumrah’s rare off day against Australia, noting a recurring trend in the pacer’s performances. He observed that Bumrah tends to lose rhythm when he pushes too hard to secure wickets.

Analysis of the Second T20I

The remarks came after the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where India were dismissed for 125 runs. Tasked with claiming early wickets, Bumrah struggled with the new ball, going wicketless in the powerplay but later taking two in his final over—too late to affect the match outcome. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head launched a quick 51-run partnership, setting the tone for Australia’s successful chase, which they completed in 13.2 overs.

Uthappa’s Perspective on India’s Bowling

Reflecting on the team’s bowling effort, Uthappa felt that India’s attack lacked discipline from the outset. He believed that an early breakthrough could have shifted the game’s momentum, but the bowlers’ over-eagerness for wickets disrupted their strategy.

“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.”

Summary

Bumrah’s off day drew attention to the importance of composure in pressure situations, with Uthappa emphasizing that maintaining rhythm often outweighs aggressive wicket-hunting.

Author’s summary: Robin Uthappa suggested that Jasprit Bumrah’s struggle stemmed from overexertion for wickets, highlighting the need for balanced execution under pressure.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-11-02

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