IPL 2026 | 'Jasprit Bumrah coming in as captain a fantastic move': Kris Srikkanth
Kris Srikkanth praised Jasprit Bumrah's leadership after Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. Bumrah stepped in as captain in the absence of Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, guiding the team to a six-wicket win. Srikkanth highlighted Bumrah's calm demeanor and positive influence on bowlers like Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar.
- ▪Jasprit Bumrah led Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala during IPL 2026.
- ▪Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav were absent, making Bumrah the third captain for Mumbai Indians this season.
- ▪Shardul Thakur took four wickets and Deepak Chahar claimed two under Bumrah's captaincy.
- ▪Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 75 off 33 balls to help secure the win.
- ▪Kris Srikkanth credited Bumrah’s encouraging presence for boosting the bowlers’ performances.
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