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Bumrah Jokes About ODI Captaincy After MI’s 6-Wicket Win Over PBKS

Jasprit Bumrah joked that only ODI captaincy is left for him but it's unlikely, after leading Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings. Tilak Varma's blistering 75 off 33 balls and Ryan Rickelton's explosive knock powered the chase in Dharamsala. Bumrah praised the bowlers for maintaining composure on a drier pitch and highlighted Varma's match-winning knock. The defeat marked Punjab Kings' fifth straight loss, leaving them on 13 points in the playoff race.

Key Points: Bumrah on ODI Captaincy: 'Unlikely' After MI's Win

  • Tilak Varma's 75 off 33 leads MI to victory
  • Bumrah jokes ODI captaincy unlikely after Tests and T20s
  • Shardul Thakur and bowlers praised for holding length
  • PBKS suffer fifth straight loss, stay on 13 points
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"Only ODI captaincy left, but unlikely": Bumrah after MI's win over PBKS

Jasprit Bumrah jokes only ODI captaincy is left but unlikely after MI's 6-wicket win over PBKS. Tilak Varma's 75 off 33 balls leads the chase in Dharamsala.

"I have captained a Test match, I have captained T20s, and now the only game left is ODI cricket, but I don't see that happening. - Jasprit Bumrah"

Dharamsala, May 15

Mumbai Indians skipper Jasprit Bumrah shared a light-hearted remark about his captaincy journey across formats, joking that only ODI captaincy is left but unlikely, before expressing his happiness following a stellar 6-wicket win over the Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

A blistering half-century from Tilak Varma and an explosive knock from Ryan Rickelton powered the Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in their IPL clash in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Bumrah felt pleased with the team's overall performance and execution of plans on a slightly drier pitch where bowling a consistent length proved crucial.

He praised the bowlers for maintaining composure and highlighted the impact of Varma's match-winning knock, along with the support from Will Jacks and the bowling efforts of Shardul Thakur, noting that all contributions were equally important.

"Yeah, one from one (smiles). Both teams played good cricket, and we really pulled back well. A little bit, but the wicket in this game looked a little bit drier than the previous one. Maybe it wasn't as cold as it was in the last game. Whatever we saw in the previous game and reading this game, holding your length was key. That was the plan, and credit to all bowlers, and they kept their nerve as well. I think Tilak's knock and the way Shardul bowled both deserve equal credit. Tilak kept his shape, Jacks also contributed. I have captained a Test match, I have captained T20S, and now the only game left is ODI cricket, but I don't see that happening. Jokes apart, very happy. Had good fun, good weather, great ground, so enjoyed my time," Bumrah said after the match.

Bumrah made his IPL captaincy debut for the Mumbai Indians on Thursday. The full-time skipper Hardik Pandya is recovering from a back spasm injury, and the stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav is missing from the clash due to personal reasons.

The defeat marked Punjab Kings' fifth straight loss, leaving them stranded on 13 points, with Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals closing in on them in the playoff race.

Varma anchored the chase with composure, forging a crucial stand with Will Jacks. He struck a scintillating 75 off 33 balls, while Jacks provided explosive support with 25 off just 10 deliveries.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Say what you want about MI's season, but Bumrah's captaincy debut was impressive. He's got that calm, no-nonsense attitude similar to Dhoni. Wouldn't mind seeing him lead India in ODIs someday, but with Rohit and Kohli around, 'unlikely' is probably right 😅
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Ramesh W
Glad to see Shardul Thakur finally performing. His bowling has been inconsistent all season, but today he kept his nerve well. And Tilak Varma - what a find for Indian cricket! Just 22 years old and already playing match-winning knocks under pressure. Pace on pacers off, he handles both superbly.
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Michael C
As a neutral fan from abroad, I appreciate Bumrah's lightheartedness. Modern cricket captains take themselves way too seriously. His remark about "ODI captaincy is left but unlikely" shows he doesn't chase titles. Meanwhile, PBKS's fifth straight loss tells you everything about their lack of planning. Time for a complete overhaul.
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Varun X
Honestly, just wait and watch - Bumrah will captain India in ODIs at some point. He captained in Tests against England, now T20Is, and the BCCI likes continuity. But his priority is rightfully bowling those deadly yorkers, not wearing the captain's armband. Special mention to Will Jacks - 25 off 10 balls changed the game completely.
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Lisa P
Bumrah's captaincy debut was smooth! He read the pitch well - that drier surface needed consistent lengths and the bowlers executed perfectly. Also loved how he praised Tilak and Shardul equally. Team-first attitude. But ODI captaincy? With Hardik,

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