Jasprit Bumrah IPL 2026: 164 runs and 0 wickets in 19 overs… Does Jasprit Bumrah not want to play IPL, know what is the inside story

New Delhi: Team India’s fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has looked completely colorless so far in IPL 2026. Bumrah is the biggest weapon for Mumbai Indians in bowling, but his condition has become such that he has not got a single wicket in five consecutive matches. The effect of Jasprit Bumrah’s poor form has been that the Mumbai team has slipped to 9th place in the points table.

In such a situation, the question arises that what has happened to Bumrah, whose name makes batsmen all over the world tremble? In five matches, he has bowled a total of 19 overs and has also given away 164 runs, but he has zero wickets in his account. In such a situation, let us know what could be the inside story, due to which Bumrah is coming into his rhythm.

Bumrah does not want to play IPL due to workload?

Jasprit Bumrah is the most important bowler of the Indian team, due to which he does not play all three formats continuously under workload management. The Indian team management fields them only in important series and tournaments to protect them from injury and fatigue, but playing for them in the IPL remains a commitment. IPL is played for 2 months in a year. In such a situation, all the teams want that the player on whom they have invested should perform for them on the field.

At the same time, if we look at Bumrah’s body language this season, the old edge is not visible in him. Bumrah is looking very tired. He does not seem to have the hunger to take wickets, a major reason behind which could be continuous cricket, fatigue and injury, but due to the contract of Mumbai Indians, he may be playing out of compulsion.

Is Bumrah troubled by the team environment?

Ever since Hardik Pandya became the captain of Mumbai Indians, the team has always been in the news regarding its environment. It is reportedly said that there is no coordination between Hardik Pandya and the senior players of the team. Questions have also been raised on Hardik’s attitude on the field. In the match against Punjab Kings itself, Hardik Pandya was seen getting angry at Jasprit Bumrah, on which Bumrah just tried to avoid it by laughing. This may also be the reason why Bumrah is worried.

Is Bumrah playing with swallows?

A question also arises regarding Bumrah whether he is playing with swallows. In IPL, players often ignore minor injuries. Because IPL is a long tournament and if a player like Bumrah is found sitting on the bench for his team, then it boosts the morale of the opponents. In such a situation, is Bumrah playing by hiding his injury, due to which he is not getting wickets?