Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in IPL 2026 despite playing all 10 matches so far. His form has worried the team, who are ninth in the points table with three wins and seven losses.Bumrah has achieved an economy rate of 8.89 this season and averages 109.67.Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan spoke on JioHotstar about Bumrah’s form.
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