Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to be one of the most fearsome fast bowlers in world cricket. But as he enters the later stages of his career, the ace speedster has started picking and choosing his battles — a decision that has reignited discussions about workload management in modern cricket.
Redefining Fast Bowling in the Modern Era
Bumrah has changed the way the world views pace bowling. From delivering match-winning spells on the biggest stages to being India’s go-to weapon in crunch moments, he has done it all. Even as he moves into his 30s, Bumrah remains as lethal as ever across all formats.
One man who knows him closely — Manprit Juneja, Bumrah’s former teammate from Gujarat — believes the pacer’s impact on cricket is similar to what Roger Federer meant to tennis.
‘He Always Wants to Come Back Stronger’
Juneja spoke glowingly about Bumrah’s mental toughness, resilience, and relentless drive to improve — qualities that have defined his journey from a domestic prospect to a global superstar.
“Like I said, he is strong mentally. Whenever he is down, he always wants to come back stronger,” Juneja shared.
“That’s how he was when he started and that’s how he is now,” he added, recalling the hunger and discipline that Bumrah showed even in his early days — traits that remain unchanged despite all his success.
‘He’s Like Federer After 30’
Juneja went a step further by comparing Bumrah to tennis legend Roger Federer, particularly in the later stages of his career.
“For me, he is like what Roger Federer was to tennis after he turned 30. He showed he can win titles at 36,” Juneja said, emphasizing how Bumrah continues to excel even as the physical demands of pace bowling grow tougher with age.
Why Workload Management Matters
At 32, Bumrah faces the inevitable challenges that come with being a fast bowler. The physical strain of bowling at high speeds in all three formats is immense, and prioritizing certain matches may be crucial to extending his career.
“And people forget it is not easy for a fast bowler to play all three formats at 32,” Juneja explained.
“If you want to play for long, you have to be smart and understand your body. When someone does that, I don’t see the problem.”
A True Team Player at Heart
Despite all the talk around workload, Juneja believes one thing about Bumrah will never change — his commitment to the team.
“He is a polished and mature individual who will always put the team first,” he concluded.
Bumrah’s evolving approach might raise questions, but it’s a natural progression for an elite athlete who wants to prolong his peak years. Just like Federer did in tennis, Bumrah seems ready to adapt, evolve, and continue dominating world cricket on his terms.
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