Jasprit Bumrah blasts former India cricketer for being 'inaccurate'

Jasprit Bumrah refuted Mohammad Kaif's remarks regarding his workload management and bowling strategy during the Asia Cup. Kaif had suggested Bumrah's usage under Suryakumar Yadav differed from Rohit Sharma's approach, potentially impacting India's performance. Bumrah dismissed Kaif's assessment as inaccurate, emphasizing his confidence ahead of crucial matches, including the Asia Cup final.

Jasprit Bumrah has called out Mohammad Kaif for inaccurate claims. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has publicly responded to former cricketer Mohammad Kaif’s remarks on his workload management, dismissing his claims as inaccurate. On Thursday evening, Kaif raised concerns about how Bumrah was being used in white-ball cricket. Referring to the Asia Cup, he pointed out that under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, Bumrah bowled three overs with the new ball rather than saving himself for the death overs.

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“Bumrah under Rohit would generally bowl overs 1, 13, 17, 19. Under Surya, in Asia Cup, he bowled a three-overs spell at the start. To avoid injury, Bumrah these days, prefers to bowl while his body is warmed up. 1 over of Bumrah in the remaining 14 overs is a huge relief for batters, against stronger teams at World Cup, this could hurt India,” Kaif wrote on X. Bumrah has now responded to the former India batter’s post, quoting it with a sharp dismissal. “Inaccurate before inaccurate again,” he wrote.

Jasprit Bumrah's tweet in response to Mohammad Kaif (Screengrab)

The pacer’s reply suggests he felt Kaif’s assessment of his bowling strategy was not only incorrect this time but had been off the mark on previous occasions as well. Despite Kaif’s concerns, selectors have shown full confidence in Bumrah. He was recently included in India’s squad for the two-Test home series against West Indies, beginning October 2 in Ahmedabad. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Bumrah is fit and ready after a break following the England tour.

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Bumrah’s response comes at a crucial time, with India preparing for the Asia Cup final against either Pakistan or Bangladesh on Sunday. His role with the ball will again be crucial to India’s chances, whether at the start of the innings or in the death overs.

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