Former Indian off-spinner R Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah despite his wicketless start to the 2026 Indian Premier League. The ace speedster is yet to pick up a wicket after four games. Despite this, he has bowled at an economy rate of 8.53, being able to control the flow of runs. Ashwin believes that Bumrah’s role …
‘The ‘lack of wickets’ narrative is…’ – R Ashwin shuts down Jasprit Bumrah’s critics after four wicketless outings