'Whenever Bumrah gets desperate to pick up wickets, he becomes wayward': India's WC-winner's big claim after India’s MCG defeat

India’s T20I Defeat at MCG

Reflecting on India's four-wicket loss to Australia in the second T20I at Melbourne, former player and 2007 World Cup winner Robin Uthappa shared insights on the team's bowling performance. India was bowled out for just 125 runs after batting first, allowing Australia to chase the target comfortably with 40 balls remaining.

Uthappa’s Critique of India’s Bowling

During a post-match discussion on Star Sports, Uthappa highlighted the critical role the fast bowlers played and suggested that India’s bowlers could have been more competitive had they taken early wickets. He focused on Jasprit Bumrah, India’s leading pacer, explaining a pattern in his bowling under pressure.

"When we were bowling after scoring 125, the start was very important. If we had picked up two or three wickets in the first three or four overs, the game could have been closer because we have quality spinners in the middle overs. I felt we were probably trying too hard to pick up wickets. So we got a little wayward," Uthappa said.

Bumrah’s Bowling Under Pressure

Uthappa observed that whenever Bumrah gets desperate to claim wickets, he tends to lose accuracy, which affects the team's chances to build pressure early in the innings. This tendency, according to him, impacted India's ability to control the game after posting a low total.

Match Summary

Author's summary: Robin Uthappa highlighted that Jasprit Bumrah's desperation for wickets often leads to wayward bowling, impacting India's ability to contain opponents early in crucial matches.

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SportsTak SportsTak — 2025-11-01

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