Mumbai Indians assistant coach, Kieron Pollard, has suggested that the franchise is not considering resting premier India pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, in the remaining matches of the IPL. With just four wins in 12 matches, Mumbai Indians are currently placed ninth on the points table but still have a slim mathematical chance of qualifying for the playoffs.
Bumrah has been a standout performer for Mumbai Indians this season, leading the Purple Cap race with 18 wickets in 12 matches. Despite some fans suggesting resting Bumrah to keep him fresh for the T20 World Cup 2024, Pollard indicated that there are no such plans.
“I certainly haven’t had any discussions about that,” Pollard said in a post-match press conference when asked about resting Bumrah. He emphasized that the team’s focus is on playing the entire IPL and not thinking too far ahead.
“I don’t think that’s my role and function at this point in time. But let’s see what happens. We are all here to play an entire IPL. Sometimes when we think too far ahead of different things, thinking about World Cups, all these things could affect performances even from before the team was selected,” Pollard added.
Pollard reiterated that the team’s primary goal is to finish the season on a high note. Mumbai Indians’ last IPL game is against Lucknow Super Giants at home on May 17, while the T20 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies, will begin on June 1.
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