Renowned Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah made a resounding return to the Indian Premier League this season after missing the previous year due to a stress fracture. In a remarkable performance against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess by claiming three crucial wickets for just 13 runs in his allotted four overs. His ability to deliver toe-breaking yorkers left two Test cricket greats, Stuart Broad and Steve Smith, in admiration.
Bumrah’s impactful return comes on the heels of his stellar performances in various cricketing events, including the 2023 World Cup and Test series against South Africa and England. In the match against GT, Bumrah dismissed opener Wriddhiman Saha with a clean bowled yorker before accounting for the dismissals of Sai Sudharsan and David Miller later in the innings.
Broad, who has had previous encounters with Bumrah in Test cricket, couldn’t help but commend Bumrah’s skill and talent. He highlighted Bumrah’s ability to generate pace and trajectory, making it challenging for batsmen to face him. Broad emphasized Bumrah’s knack for setting the tone of the game and expressed confidence in his success owing to his remarkable skills.
Similarly, Steve Smith, having faced Bumrah numerous times, expressed admiration for the Indian pacer’s bowling prowess. Smith lauded Bumrah’s impactful performance, especially after missing the previous IPL season, and acknowledged his significant contribution to the game.
Despite Bumrah’s remarkable performance, Mumbai Indians fell short in their season opener against Gujarat Titans, suffering a defeat by six runs.