Mumbai Indians’ head coach Mahela Jayawardene expressed his support for Jasprit Bumrah, despite the pace bowler going wicketless in five consecutive matches. Jayawardene acknowledged that the team’s bowling performance, particularly in the PowerPlay, has been lacking.

Bumrah was hit for 41 runs in four overs as Punjab Kings comfortably chased down a target of 196 in the recent IPL match. Jayawardene mentioned that Bumrah has been bowling well, but the team needs to apply more pressure during the PowerPlay to support him.

The coach also revealed that Bumrah had been dealing with a slight injury at the start of the IPL, which may have affected his performance initially. However, Jayawardene believes that once Bumrah starts taking wickets, he will regain his form.

While Jayawardene acknowledged the team’s overall lack of precision in bowling this season, he mentioned that captain Rohit Sharma’s injury is not serious and they are taking a cautious approach with his recovery.

Despite Mumbai Indians losing four consecutive matches, Jayawardene emphasized that the team needs to collectively improve and find ways to be more effective on the field. He also addressed the challenges faced due to injuries and illnesses within the team, which have affected their performance.

Overall, Jayawardene highlighted the need for sharper execution and better performance in crucial moments to turn their fortunes around in the IPL.

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