Jasprit Bumrah Retirement: Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has come clean on his cricketing future, including when he will contemplate retirement. Speaking in an open interview with former Australian skipper Michael Clarke on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Bumrah made it clear that his decision to retire would depend on how his body adapts to the conditions of the game.
“The day I feel the drive is lost or my body is not coping, that’s the day I will think about walking away from the game,” Bumrah said.
Jasprit Bumrah Retirement: A Choice Based on Physical Preparedness
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At 31, Bumrah is perhaps India’s most seasoned bowler. Having been India’s pace maestro across formats, Bumrah stated that constant playing wears out the body. Bumrah emphasized that one has to be well-managed while planning their appearances to last long.
It’s not easy for any player to play all formats for a long time. I have been doing it for some time now. You need to know your body and pick and choose the important tournaments, he added.
Giving Back to Cricket: Bumrah on His Legacy
Bumrah also had a reflective view about his cricket journey. While on a recent tour of Australia, he saw young cricketers emulating his unusual bowling action, a moment that made him feel unreal.
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“I saw young kids trying to emulate my bowling action. I did it when I was a kid myself. It made me think how far I have come,” he said.
Though he knows his cricket career will not be eternal, Bumrah has already thought about how he could give back to the sport when he retires.
“Whenever my playing days are over, I would like to give back to the game. All that I have done and learned in life is because of cricket,” he said.
A Stellar Career and Major Milestones
Jasprit Bumrah has been instrumental in India’s achievement in all three formats. He has been a part of the team that made it to the World Test Championship (WTC) 2019-21 final, the ODI World Cup 2023 final, and won the T20 World Cup in 2024. His performance has also cemented his status as India’s pace leader.
Future Tasks: IPL 2025 and England Tour
Ahead of his highly awaited Test series against England, Bumrah will feature in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, when Mumbai Indians (MI) play Gujarat Titans (GT) at Mullanpur on May 30. Although he did not lead the team during the England tour, on workload management grounds, his inclusion will be crucial with the absence of stalwarts such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Bumrah’s Retirement Will Be on His Terms
The conversation about Jasprit Bumrah’s retirement reflects his maturity and profound understanding of the game. While fans will continue to enjoy his match-winning spells, Bumrah has articulated that he’ll only retire when his body informs him that it’s time.
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