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Jasprit Bumrah reveals “focus on enjoying game” as his mantra before T20 World Cup
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Jasprit Bumrah revealed his simple philosophy that helped him make a comeback after suffering a back injury. Bumrah said that his focus has been on enjoying the game rather than taking control of the uncontrollable scenarios. Bumrah will be a key player for India in their quest to lift the T20 World Cup as the tournament begins from June 2 with the USA and West Indies being the co-hosts. Many experts have touted Bumrah to be the leading wicket-taker of the tournament as well.
Bumrah stressed on enjoying the game rather than focusing on the end result, which helped him come back for India last year.
“Since I have come back from my injury, I have only focused on enjoying the game as much as I can,” Bumrah added, trying to focus on the process rather than the uncertainty surrounding the game,” Bumrah told ICC. T20 World Cup, India vs Bangladesh: Preview
“Because (certain) things will go my way. (Certain) things will not go my way.
“All of these things will be a part of my process. So I have just realised that I started playing this sport. Because I love this sport.
“And I will focus on that rather than the end result. So, in that aspect, you reduce your pressure. And you enjoy the sport.
“When you focus on those things. Rather than the things you cannot control.”
Bumrah’s epic comeback after injury
Bumrah suffered a back injury in July 2022 after India’s 5th Test match against England. The speedster went onto miss many important fixtures for India, including the T20 World Cup 2022.
The 30-year-old made a comeback during the T20I series against Ireland in August 2023, where he led the side for the very first time. He went onto scalp 20 wickets in 11 matches of the ODI World Cup 2023 for India with an economy below 4.
Bumrah also opened up about how he developed toe-crushing yorkers during his childhood with the help of a tennis ball.
“So I played a lot of tennis-ball, rubber-ball cricket when I was growing up,” Bumrah said. “I used to play a lot with my friends in summer camps. And on summer vacations. Or whenever you used to get a lot of time.
“So when I was a kid, I used to think that this is the only way to get wickets. Because I was a fan of fast bowling. I was really fascinated by what I saw on the television.
“So I tried to replicate that.”
“Is it (tennis-ball cricket) a secret (to bowling yorkers) or not? I don’t know,” Bumrah asked.
“But repetition surely is. Because I have kept this delivery. I still practice it. I keep on practicing it. Because every skill that you develop, you have to practice it and make it stronger. So, I think a combination of both would be the answer.”
Bumrah will be in action for India in the T20 World Cup after coming off a brilliant form from IPL 2024. The pace spearhead has 74 T20I scalps, making him the 3rd highest wicket-taker in the shortest format.
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