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"It's A Transition Phase, Every Team Goes Through That": Jasprit Bumrah On Mumbai Indians Slump

Mumbai Indians vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah understands and accepts the hard truth that Mumbai Indians are indeed going through a "transition phase" and the new kids in the block need to understand how to react to pressure situations in a high intensity tournament like the Indian Premier League (IPL). MI have already lost four games on trot and lack of bowling options is hurting the five-time champions badly. "It's a transition phase that every cricketer understands, and every team goes through that. We are in that phase; we have got a new group," Bumrah said.

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Explains How Mumbai Indians Can Use Star Pacer Better

Mumbai Indians' pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could bowl only three overs in their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders as Pat Cummins smashed 56 off 15 deliveries to help his team chase down 162 in 16 overs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 match on Wednesday. Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri was critical of how MI skipper Rohit Sharma used Bumrah and suggested that the 28-year-old fast bowler should be used to get wickets and not just saved for the death overs or to counter specific players, as it may allow the match to slip away from their hands, as it did on Wednesday in Pune.

Watch: Australian Cricketer Imitates Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action In Sheffield Shield, Leaves Commentators And Players In Splits

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has garnered immense praise for his success on the field despite having a peculiar and an unorthodox bowling action. At the start of his career, doubts remained whether Bumrah would be able to take the strain on his body due to a somewhat taxing bowling action. However, as years went by, Bumrah proved everyone wrong and emerged as one of the most lethal bowlers in world cricket across all formats. Not only is he loved by the fans, many cricketers, current and former, have also expressed their appreciation towards the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja Reclaims No.1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings For All-Rounders

India's Ravindra Jadeja reclaimed the top spot from West Indies' Jason Holder in the latest ICC Test rankings for all-rounders released on Wednesday. Jadeja had risen to No. 1 after his 175 not out and nine wickets in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Mohali earlier this month. However, he had lost the place to Holder last week. But the two players have once again interchanged places with Jadeja back on top with 385 rating points. Jadeja's compatriot Ravichandran Ashwin held on to his third place among all-rounders and continued to be second in the bowlers' chart.

ICC Test Rankings: Ravindra Jadeja regains top spot among all-rounders

Ravindra Jadeja reclaimed the top spot from West Indies' Jason Holder in the latest ICC Test rankings for all-rounders released on Wednesday. Jadeja had risen to No. 1 after his 175 not out and nine wickets in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Mohali earlier this month. However, he lost the place to Holder last week. But the two players have once again interchanged places with Jadeja back on top with 385 rating points.

Virat Kohli slips to ninth on latest ICC Test batting rankings

India star Virat Kohli has slipped from fifth to ninth among batters in the latest update to the ICC player rankings carried out on Wednesday 16 March 2022.

"There Was Always A Risk...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt On India's Performance In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt hailed Team India's performance in the recently-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka. India thrashed Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the day-night Test in Bengaluru, taking the two-match series 2-0. It was an all-round performance from the Rohit Sharma-led side and Butt was impressed by India's dominant show in both the departments. While highlighting the difficulties of batting on a "rank-turner" pith, Butt praised India batters Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant for giving their team a launching pad.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Gesture After Dismissing Retiring Sri Lanka Player Suranga Lakmal Takes Internet By Storm

Indian bowlers were at their ruthless best as the Rohit Sharma-led side thrashed Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the second Test (D/N) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. With this win, India registered a clean sweep in the two-match series. This was India's 14th straight victory across formats since Rohit was named captain of the team. It was a special Test for India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who registered his first five-for on home soil in the first innings, before adding another three scalps to his name in the second innings. It was, however, Bumrah's wonderful gesture for Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal that ruled the internet.

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"It's A Transition Phase, Every Team Goes Through That": Jasprit Bumrah On Mumbai Indians Slump

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Explains How Mumbai Indians Can Use Star Pacer Better

Watch: Australian Cricketer Imitates Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Action In Sheffield Shield, Leaves Commentators And Players In Splits

Ravindra Jadeja Reclaims No.1 Spot In ICC Test Rankings For All-Rounders

ICC Test Rankings: Ravindra Jadeja regains top spot among all-rounders

Virat Kohli slips to ninth on latest ICC Test batting rankings

"There Was Always A Risk...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt On India's Performance In 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's Gesture After Dismissing Retiring Sri Lanka Player Suranga Lakmal Takes Internet By Storm