• Jasprit Bumrah was praised at Wankhede for his T20 World Cup performance.

  • Bumrah remains hopeful about his distant retirement and became emotional due to his son's presence at the World Cup.

WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah receives a warm homage from Wankhede crowd
Jasprit Bumrah at Wankhede Stadium (Picture Source: X)

In a spectacular display of cricketing prowess, Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the standout performer of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, capturing the hearts of fans at Mumbai‘s iconic Wankhede Stadium. As the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament, Bumrah claims 15 wickets in just 8 matches, with an average of 8.26 and an impressive economy rate of 4.17. His stellar performance earned him the prestigious Man of the Tournament title

Bumrah honoured at Wankhede stadium

During a celebration interview with Gaurav Kapoor, Bumrah was cheered by the crowd as Gaurav praised him and invited everyone to honor the star bowler.

The Man of the Match in the thrilling final, Virat Kohli also lauded Bumrah, describing him as a once-in-a-generation bowler. “We are fortunate that he plays for us,” Kohli remarked, highlighting Bumrah’s invaluable contribution to the team’s success.

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Jasprit Bumrah’s future and emotional reflections on T20 World Cup triumph

Amidst queries about his future plans in light of recent retirements from the shortest format by Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja, Bumrah remained optimistic. “Retirement is still a long way off. I’ve just begun my journey, and I hope it remains distant,” he expressed, sparking optimism among fans for more breathtaking performances in the future.

Reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster of winning the prestigious trophy, Bumrah shared candidly, “It was surreal. Words fail me usually, but the overwhelming emotions, especially seeing my son, brought tears to my eyes multiple times. This victory is truly indescribable,” he confessed, inviting the audience to share in his heartfelt journey to glory.

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