Mohammed Siraj, India's busiest fast bowler, has been withdrawn from T20I series for workload management. Despite diminishing white-ball roles, he's crucial in Tests, bowling 1,231 overs since Jan 2023.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest periods.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest for T20I tours of Ireland and England.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
The IPL 2026 season highlighted poor workload management as Indian cricketers like Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Riyan Parag played with injuries, sparking concerns over prioritization of fitness over performance.
Mumbai Indians, despite having a strong squad, finished 9th in IPL 2026 with only 4 wins, their longest title drought. Key factors included injuries, Jasprit Bumrah's form dip, poor powerplay and death bowling, Suryakumar Yadav's decline, Hardik Pandya's ineffective captaincy, and a failed auction strategy.
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has backed Jasprit Bumrah to bounce back from a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign and win the Purple Cap next season, highlighting his crucial role in India's T20 World Cup win.
Jasprit Bumrah finished IPL 2026 with a T20 record average of 102.50 after taking only 4 wickets in 13 matches. Coach Mahela Jayawardene cited a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his pace and rhythm.
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested by Mumbai Indians for their final league-stage match against Rajasthan Royals. The team confirmed it's a workload management decision. Rajasthan Royals need a win to secure a playoff spot.
Telugu superstar Ram Charan mistakenly praised cricketer Jasprit Bumrah for his football skills at a movie music launch in Bhopal. He later apologized on social media for the gaffe.
MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene has stated that Rohit Sharma is "100% fit" despite concerns over his hamstring injury. Jayawardene also discussed Jasprit Bumrah's performance dip due to a niggle and fatigue from the T20 World Cup, and Hardik Pandya's frustrating season.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed Jasprit Bumrah had a niggle from the T20 World Cup affecting his IPL 2026 performance. Bumrah took 4 wickets in 13 matches, with the team eliminated.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene stated Jasprit Bumrah's underwhelming IPL 2026 season was due to a niggle carried from the T20 World Cup, affecting his recovery and performance. Bumrah has taken only four wickets in 13 matches.
Mumbai Indians made IPL history for the wrong reasons in 2026, becoming the second team to have three different captains in three consecutive matches due to injuries and personal reasons.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia states the board cannot control player workload during IPL, citing interference with franchise operations, despite concerns over injuries and burnout affecting national team selections.
India's squads for the Afghanistan tour see Ishan Kishan return to ODIs, with Hardik Pandya subject to fitness. Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar earn maiden call-ups. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja are notably absent.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes Mumbai Indians have regained their dominance despite Hardik Pandya's absence, praising Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy. Bumrah led MI to a win against Punjab Kings, with Srikkanth noting a lighter team mood and improved performances.
Kris Srikkanth lauded Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy after Mumbai Indians' six-wicket IPL victory over Punjab Kings. Bumrah, stepping in as skipper, guided the team to a crucial win, with bowlers Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar performing well.
Jasprit Bumrah's debut as Mumbai Indians captain was a success, winning the match and showcasing composed leadership. This performance raises questions about his potential as a long-term captain for MI, especially given uncertainties surrounding Hardik Pandya.
Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in their IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings, leading them to a six-wicket victory. He drew a parallel to the Bollywood film 'Nayak: The Real Hero' and shared his enjoyment of the captaincy experience.
Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in their IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings, leading them to a six-wicket victory. He drew a parallel to the Bollywood film 'Nayak: The Real Hero' and shared his experience post-match.
Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings, leading them to a six-wicket victory. He referenced the Bollywood film 'Nayak: The Real Hero' to describe his one-day captaincy.
Jasprit Bumrah, in his first match as Mumbai Indians captain, led the team to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, with Tilak Varma's half-century and Ryan Rickelton's explosive innings being key.
