Since his international debut in 2016, Bumrah has swiftly risen to be one of the best fast-bowlers produced by India across all formats. With 15 scalps, Bumrah was the Player of the Tournament in India winning 2024 Men\u2019s T20 World Cup in Barbados.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Though back spasms prevented him from bowling in the second innings of Sydney Test, Bumrah was named Player of the Series of the 2024\/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, finishing with 32 wickets across five games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou have to give credit to Bumrah for the way he has evolved as a player. He is so focused. He is aware of his game. He has a constant need to improve. That\u2019s why he is number one. He\u2019s the best in the world in all three formats. Don\u2019t judge players by the number of games he\u2019s played, but also on the impact he\u2019s made in all three formats.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cVery few bowlers in the world create that impact in all three formats. His numbers in T20s, ODIs and Tests speak about his work ethics. He\u2019s one of the few guys who enjoys playing Test cricket. He just doesn\u2019t leave the ball,\u201d Mhambrey was quoted as saying by miemirates.com.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also expressed happiness over Bumrah taking a liking to leadership role, which he has taken in three Tests so far. \u201cHe has taken a liking to captaining the team as well, and I am very happy about it. He doesn\u2019t just focus on his game, he is very inclusive. He understands his role is also about grooming, assisting others, which he has taken to very nicely. It\u2019s not just winning games for the country. It\u2019s about leaving an impact on everyone.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mhambrey, currently in the UAE as Bowling Coach of MI Emirates, before he takes up the same role in IPL 2025, reflected on Bumrah\u2019s journey so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think if you just look back, he's had a phenomenal journey. As a rookie he was picked up at the IPL and he wasn\u2019t known at all. That\u2019s where the MI setup comes in, in terms of support staff and the scouts having an eye for a player like this.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cJohn (Wright) was the guy who had a look at him and suggested his name to the management. It speaks a lot about the team that works here. Obviously the skills were there. It was important to give him the best of physios, trainers, having the right people to guide you, senior players.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mhambrey signed off by saying he hopes to see more of Bumrah\u2019s bowling for at least the next five years, provided his body supports him in executing his unique bowling action. \u201cYou never know (on how much he can get better from here). I don\u2019t think he\u2019s a guy who looks at numbers. Just being able to win and contribute to the team\u2019s success is what he\u2019ll be looking at. Fingers crossed, I just hope his body supports him here.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis action saps up a lot of energy. My worry will always be the longevity of this individual. We have got to take care of him. It is easy to get away from the goal. He needs to be around for Indian cricket. I\u2019m sure he wants to play, but we have to be smart on how to use him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOn a personal front, I think he would just want to be doing what he is doing. You look at him on the ground and you know he is enjoying himself. When you sit in the dressing room thinking, \u2018oh this is what he should be doing now\u2019, invariably, he does exactly that the next ball.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHis action saps up a lot of energy. My worry will always be the longevity of this individual. We have got to take care of him. It is easy to get away from the goal. He needs to be around for Indian cricket. I\u2019m sure he wants to play, but we have to be smart on how to use him.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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