Watch: Jasprit Bumrah practices a unique bowling action against Shreyas Iyer ahead of IND vs NZ 5th T20I 2026
Bumrah bowled to Shreyas Iyer using a slightly different method, as he delivered the ball without taking a run-up, though his bowling action stayed the same. Watch the video and read the complete news here.
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was seen practising in the nets at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, January 31, ahead of the fifth T20I against New Zealand. During the session, Bumrah bowled to Shreyas Iyer using a slightly different method, as he delivered the ball without taking a run-up, though his bowling action stayed the same.
There is a chance that the 32-year-old pacer may be rested for the final T20I. India has already won the series, and the team may want to manage Bumrah’s workload with the T20 World Cup approaching. He has played only three matches in the series and taken four wickets. His best performance came in the third T20I, where he returned figures of 3 for 17 and won the Player of the Match award.
Since Bumrah has had injury issues in the past, the team management may choose to give him a break before the big tournament.
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Focus Also on Shreyas Iyer
All eyes will also be on Shreyas Iyer and whether he gets a chance to play. He was added to the squad as a replacement for the injured Tilak Varma, but has not played any match in the series so far. Iyer has been seen batting in the nets many times, but is still waiting for his opportunity.
Big Expectations from Jasprit Bumrah
Meanwhile, expectations from Jasprit Bumrah will once again be very high as Team India aim to make history by defending their T20 World Cup title. India will be looking to become the first team to successfully defend the trophy, as no host nation has won the title yet. Suryakumar Yadav and his team will be eager to achieve this special feat.
Bumrah was named Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2024 after taking 15 wickets in eight matches at an excellent average of 8.26. In the final against South Africa, he bowled a brilliant 18th over, giving away only two runs and taking a key wicket. India went on to win the final by seven runs, ending their 11-year wait for an ICC title.
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