Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif recently highlighted concerns over Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. He pointed out that the team management has given the pacer several rest breaks in recent times. Kaif stressed that asking Bumrah to bowl three consecutive overs in the powerplay during the 2025 Asia Cup might not be the best approach.
He added that if Team India continues with this strategy, it could hinder their chances of winning the 2026 T20 World Cup. The former cricketer and current commentator shared these views in his latest YouTube video (from 0:45).
“My concern is Jasprit Bumrah bowling three overs with the new ball. I had mentioned that, and my problem is that as an Indian fan, I have been a cricketer, but as a fan, in the context of the T20 World Cup. Bumrah has just one over remaining for the last 14 overs. So, I was not happy about that.”
“He keeps getting injured and doesn’t play all the matches continuously. He did not play the previous match as well. And He is getting a chance to play while taking breaks, so he remains fully fit. It was in my mind that if Suryakumar Yadav continues using Bumrah this way, we will not win the T20 World Cup, take it in writing,” he added (at 2:00).
Kaif Raises Concern Over Bumrah’s Powerplay Workload
Mohammad Kaif had previously raised the same concern on X, suggesting that Bumrah was being asked to bowl three consecutive powerplay overs to manage injury risks.
Bumrah under Rohit would generally bowl overs 1, 13, 17, 19. Under Surya, in Asia cup, he bowled a three-overs spell at the start. To avoid injury, Bumrah these days, prefers to bowl while his body is warmed up. 1 over of Bumrah in the remaining 14 overs is a huge relief for…
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 25, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah refuted Kaif’s claim, responding to the post with, ‘Inaccurate before, inaccurate again.’ Commenting on the pacer’s reply, the 44-year-old said (at 2:32):
“I can understand that. I too have been a cricketer and have been in such situations. The guy is injured and is not able to play continuously. Like in England, he played three out of the five matches. When someone pulls the reins and doesn’t give a free hand, it is a very difficult time for a player.”
“When I was trying to make a comeback after being dropped, even I got angry at some people out of frustration. I called them and said, ‘What are you saying?’ That frustration is bound to happen, and his reaction may have been due to that.”
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