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Jasprit Bumrah: (Image Source: Twitter)
Ahead of their encounter against Bangalore on April 2, Mumbai has announced their replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah. The team has been suffering from injuries and has lost two players due to it. However, ahead of their opening encounter, Mumbai has named Sandeep Warrier as the replacement for Bumrah. Notably, they are yet to zero in a foreign pacer to replace injured Jhye Richardson.
Sandeep Warrier, who plays for Tamil Nadu domestic team, has represented India in internationals too. He had a decent run with the bowl in the domestic cricket, clinching 62 wickets in 68 T20s with an economy rate of less than 7.5. The right-arm pacer has represented Bangalore and Kolkata franchises in the Indian T20 League.
His recent form also supports his inclusion in the team as he has clinched six wickets in the last four List A games. Warrier also clinched 27 wickets in the last six games for Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy.
Notably, Jasprit Bumrah is currently suffering from a back injury. His injury has forced him to miss some important tournaments in the last few months including the 20-20 World Cup, Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Indian T20 League. He has, reportedly, been recovering at National Cricket Academy in a bid to be fully fit for the 50-over World Cup.
Will Mumbai miss Jasprit Bumrah this season?
Mumbai are set to lock horns against Bangalore on April 2 to start its campaign. The five-time champions are surely going to miss Jasprit Bumrah in the death overs as they lack a good pacer, who can compliment Archer at the death. Sandeep Warier has been phenomenal in domestic cricket and the team will expect him to replicate the same in the biggest T20 League.
In the pre-season Press conference, Rohit said,
"We have been talking about Bumrah. He is a big miss. Jasprit Bumrah's role was quite important for Mumbai Indians, it's a big shoe to fill. But it gives...an opportunity to the youngsters in the team to showcase their talent. We have a couple of guys who have been with this team for the last few years. They are very much ready to take the centerstage and hopefully (we) can blood in some youngsters.”
Meanwhile, fans have reacted to Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement. A Twitter user said, “Mumbai ke scouting ka koi jawab nhi.”
Here are some Tweets:
He made his International debut for India (T20I debut) in 2021, but still went Unsold in IPL 2022 mega auction.
— Caught At Point (@Caught_At_Point) March 31, 2023
— OCTANE (@octane_manages) March 31, 2023
When will he play?really it's so annoying now we have WTC and CWC in the corner and he is our main bowler 😢
— CHEEKU 🇮🇳 (@CricCrazy_1) March 31, 2023
Laanat hey inn per csk ne Mukesh ka itna badiya replacement liya or ye log wahi purane player ko le rahe hey or bowler’s le lete u19 se disappointing
— Harshvardhan Khopade (@Harshva57308707) March 31, 2023
Another football score loading for CSK
— GOD⚔️45™ (@R45xMi) March 31, 2023
He deserves a better team. Can't see him getting trolled because of Ambani and Umpires.
— rohan (@rohancric947) March 31, 2023
To agle saal bumrah auction me jayega kya
— Hemant Bhati (@Bossofficial00) March 31, 2023
Time to hype him:- Mumbai fans
— VISHAL 🇮🇳 (@VISHALVK18R) March 31, 2023
Any updates on Richardson's replacement? Shanaka, Meredith or Coetze, or someone else?
— G0DF®£¥ (@Godythepython21) March 31, 2023
Broh Any Update Cheers Leader...?
— ŠhüBhãm Vęřmã 🇮🇳 (@Imshubhamverma_) March 31, 2023
Brother of Priya Prakash Warrier?
— Yatindra 🤴 (@YnSingh27) March 31, 2023
Gold - Rold Gold 😐
— V🍂 (@evadkiaaduthopu) March 31, 2023
Seriously ??
— Sayan (@Sayan66557807) March 31, 2023
LIKE IF U DON'T CARE ABOUT MUMBAI INDIANS
— SAVAGE (@Freakvillliers) March 31, 2023
What a downfall for MI🤦🤣
— DewAzam (@mewari_ravi) March 31, 2023