Why Jasprit Bumrah Struggled in IPL: Jayawardene Reveals Shocking Reason The Mumbai Indians' dismal IPL 2026 campaign was marked by several factors, but none more significant than Jasprit Bumrah's underwhelming performance.
The normally reliable pacer struggled to find his rhythm, mustering only four wickets in 13 matches. According to team coach Mahela Jayawardene, a combination of factors contributed to Bumrah's woes.
One key reason was his failure to recover adequately after the T20 World Cup. The tournament victory had taken a toll on the player, and he carried a niggle into the IPL season.