Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricketer Mohammad Kaif opined that premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah would attract a bigger price tag than senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli if the trio were to enter the IPL auction together.
Speaking on his YouTube channel on Tuesday, November 11, Mohammad Kaif acknowledged Kohli’s immense brand value but asserted that in terms of match-winning impact, Bumrah stands well ahead of the RCB stalwart. He added:
“Among the three, Jasprit Bumrah would get the most money. Bumrah will get a lot of money because a bowler like Bumrah comes once in a generation. The kind of work he does for his team is exceptional. Virat the batter, maybe you can find others like him, but Virat the brand, that continues.”
“Nowadays, Virat the brand carries immense value. See, whichever franchise joins the IPL or buys a team, they come to do business. They have invested money, so they want to earn money. It’s simple. They haven’t come here to do anyone a favor or to groom players, all that is nonsense. They are here to do business.”
“So, Virat the brand has huge value because of that, and that’s why franchises want him. Their people would love to have Kohli with them. But if you ask who the biggest match winner is among them, I would put Bumrah far ahead of Virat,” he added.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Virat Kohli: IPL Stats Comparison
Delhi-born batter Virat Kohli has been representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) since the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and finally lifted the trophy in the 2025 edition. Over the years, the right-hander has played 267 matches, amassing 8,661 runs in 259 innings, the highest in IPL history, with an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 132.85. His tally includes 63 half-centuries and eight centuries.
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2013 and has been a mainstay of the franchise ever since. The right-arm fast bowler has featured in 145 matches, claiming 183 wickets, the most for MI and the sixth-highest overall in the league. He boasts an impressive bowling average of 22.02, a strike rate of 18.2, and an economy rate of 7.24, along with two five-wicket hauls.
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