4 Players You Didn’t Know Were Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL Teammates

Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey recently reminisced about sharing the dressing room with Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah during his stint with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hussey fondly spoke about Bumrah’s unique bowling action and speed, which immensely contributed to his success on the field.

Bumrah made his IPL debut with the Mumbai Indians in 2013, and since then, he has become one of the key players for the franchise. Over the years, Bumrah has taken 168 wickets in 136 matches, making him the second-highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians. The legendary Lasith Malinga holds the record with 195 wickets.

4 Players You Didn’t Know Were Jasprit Bumrah’s Teammates

Michael Hussey

In the 2016 IPL season, Bumrah showed his prowess by taking 15 wickets in 14 games, maintaining an economy rate of 7.80. During this period, Michael Hussey expressed his admiration for Bumrah’s ability to unsettle batters with his unconventional style and advised him to let his bowling performances speak for themselves, rather than resorting to aggressive send-offs.

Martin Guptill

In addition to his achievements, Bumrah has shared the field with several notable players while playing for the Mumbai Indians. One such player is Martin Guptill, who was brought in as an injury replacement for Lendl Simmons in 2016. Guptill managed to score 57 runs across three matches.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Another lesser-known fact is that Yuzvendra Chahal, who is now a well-known spinner in the Indian cricket team, started his IPL career with Mumbai Indians and made his debut in 2013. Furthermore, in 2017, although Nicholas Pooran was part of the squad, he did not get a chance to play any games for the team.

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik, another familiar face in the Indian cricketing circuit, played a crucial role in Mumbai Indians’ maiden title win in 2013, scoring 510 runs from 19 matches.

These stints allowed Jasprit Bumrah to evolve into the bowler he is today, making significant contributions to Mumbai Indians and setting himself apart as one of the best fast bowlers in contemporary cricket.