Former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Mohammad Kaif criticized pacer Jasprit Bumrah after India’s Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against Pakistan on Sunday, September 21, in Dubai. Batting first, Pakistan posted 171/5, with Bumrah conceding 45 runs in his four overs without taking a wicket.
India chased the total comfortably, thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s 74 off 39 balls, winning by six wickets with seven balls to spare. On Tuesday, September 23, in a YouTube video, Kaif observed that Bumrah seemed slightly off his game and noted that he had rarely seen the 31-year-old deliver so many full tosses. He commented:
“Jasprit Bumrah looked a little off color. His spell was under some pressure, and whenever he was trying to bowl a yorker, many deliveries ended up as full tosses. I have very rarely seen Jasprit Bumrah, who is known for bowling precise yorkers, bowl so many full tosses. Several times the ball reached the height of the waist, and the batsman was able to hit it, including pull shots.”
The 44-Year-Old Questioned India’s Tactic Of Bowling Bumrah In The Powerplay Instead Of Later Overs. Kaif Added:
“I think this could be linked to his past injury issues. Earlier, Rohit Sharma managed his overs in gaps, but now Bumrah is being bowled three overs back-to-back.”
“I Think He’s Not At His Peak” – Mohammad Kaif’s Bold Take On Jasprit Bumrah
In the same video, Mohammad Kaif noted that Jasprit Bumrah is not at his best right now, facing issues with pace and consistency, and expressed optimism that the pacer will regain top form soon. Kaif added:
“The main reason, I think, is that for players who have been injured, Suryakumar has probably been told that once their body is warmed up, they should bowl two or three overs consecutively and get through them. I think somewhere he is not at his peak.”
“Bumrah, who is known for his speed, accuracy, and precise yorkers, seems to be struggling with that signature weapon of his. In the last few matches, his yorkers have been turning into full tosses but I hope he comes out of it soon. There is no doubt that he is a very great bowler.”
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