Kieron Pollard hints no relaxation for Jasprit Bumrah in remaining matches: ‘We’re all right here to play a complete IPL’
Mumbai Indians assistant coach Kieron Pollard has hinted that the franchise shouldn’t be pondering of giving relaxation to premier India pacer Jasprit Bumrah within the remaining matches of IPL. 5-time champions MI are struggling this season with simply 4 wins in 12 matches as they’re positioned on the ninth spot on the factors desk. They nonetheless have a slim mathematical likelihood of qualifying for the playoffs
Bumrah has been the standout bowler for MI this season and main the Purple Cap race for the time being with 18 wickets in 12 matches. Nevertheless, some followers need Hardik Pandya and Co. to take a daring choice to relaxation Bumrah for the remainder of the matches to maintain him recent for the T20 World Cup 2024.
In the meantime, when Pollard was requested about the identical within the post-match press convention on Monday, he indicated that they do not have such plans.
The previous MI all-rounder acknowledged that the group’s plan is to play a complete plan and never suppose a lot about issues which might be too far forward of them.
“I do not suppose that is my position and performance at this cut-off date. However let’s have a look at what occurs. We’re all right here to play a complete IPL. Typically once we suppose too far forward of various issues, desirous about World Cups, all this stuff might have an effect on performances even from earlier than the group was chosen,” he additional added.
Pollard additional mentioned their predominant purpose is to complete the season on a excessive.
“For us and in our camp, crucial factor is ending off the IPL and let’s have a look at what occurs after that. When he leaves the IPL and he goes into the Indian group, I believe that is the place that concession will happen,” Pollard added.
MI’s final IPL sport is in opposition to Lucknow Tremendous Giants at dwelling on Might 17. The T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by USA and the West Indies, will start on June 1.
