Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha, who represented the Mumbai Indians, is impressed with the comeback of his former franchise in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League. They have won six matches on the trot, seven overall, to claim the No.1 spot in the points table. It was a distant dream after a couple of games with Mumbai failing in back-to-back contests. With no Jasprit Bumrah on the side due to his rehabilitation at the NCA, Mumbai bowlers were unable to stop their rival bowlers.
However, the speedster made a return after four games, and his presence has had a magical effect on the players. After two difficult games, Bumrah is back to his best, with his economical bowling spells and wickets. MI have won six out of seven games since he played his first game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium.
In 7 matches, he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 17.72 and an economy rate of 6.96.
Ojha said that Bumrah is playing with the minds of the batters. “He plays with the minds of the batters. Jasprit Bumrah is known for this type of bowling. He puts fear in the minds of young batters. His bouncers, and Yorkers are causing trouble to the willow holders. His comeback has been sensational,” Pragyan Ojha said.
“Bumrah is above everyone when he operates even at 70 percent”: Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh is not surprised to see Jasprit Bumrah returning to his best after a couple of games. He feels Bumrah is enjoying his bowling at the moment.
“Jasprit Bumrah was in a mood against Rajasthan. The wicket in Jaipur was to his liking. He puts fear in the minds of the batters, and there is no one like him. He is, above all, even when he operates at 70 percent. However, Bumrah was 100 percent against RR and enjoyed bowling against them,” he said.
