Jasprit Bumrah is enduring one of the toughest phases of his IPL career, with the Mumbai Indians pacer struggling to find rhythm in the 2026 season. His dip in form was once again evident during MI’s clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium, where things didn’t quite go his way.
Introduced in the 14th over by stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah had a chance to shift momentum. He appeared to have dismissed Himmat Singh, with Ryan Rickelton completing a clean take behind the stumps. For a brief moment, it looked like MI had found a breakthrough. However, the joy was short-lived as the third umpire ruled it a no-ball.
The moment triggered a sharp reaction from Sunil Gavaskar in the commentary box.“This is not acceptable, this is not acceptable. You are a professional. It is ok if you bowl a wide ball but not a no-ball.”
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Bumrah’s frustration grew as he repeated the mistake in the same over, even having another dismissal overturned due to yet another no-ball. It summed up a night where nothing seemed to fall in place for the experienced pacer.
A wicket off a no ball, a no ball on the free hit and a dot ball off another free hit – it’s all happening 😅pic.twitter.com/iuEPLvLsqG
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) May 4, 2026
So far this season, Jasprit Bumrah has bowled multiple no-balls, an uncharacteristic trend for a bowler known for precision and discipline. The numbers reflect his struggles—just three wickets in 10 matches, an average exceeding 100, and an economy rate nearing nine runs per over.
Coming into IPL 2026 after a strong international phase, expectations were naturally high. However, Bumrah has struggled with consistency in line and length, often missing his execution at key moments. Even at his home ground, where he has traditionally been effective, the returns have been below par.
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For the Mumbai Indians, these struggles have had a larger impact. With just two wins in nine matches, their campaign has derailed, and Bumrah’s dip in form has only added to their challenges. For a bowler of his calibre, though, form is rarely permanent—and MI will be hoping for a turnaround before the season slips away completely.
