NEW DELHI: India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Thursday has made it clear that he has no plans to retire from T20I cricket in the near future. The pacer recently stated 'a long way away' when asked about his potential retirement from the shortest format of the game.
Bumrah's statement comes on the heels of India's triumphant campaign in the T20 World Cup, where they defeated South Africa in the final held in Barbados.
The talented bowler played a crucial role in India's success, delivering outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
Following the conclusion of the World Cup, three of India's most prominent players - captain Rohit Sharma, star batsman Virat Kohli, and versatile all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja - announced their retirement from T20I cricket.
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However, Bumrah has firmly indicated that he has no intention of following suit and will continue to represent India in the T20I format for the foreseeable future.
"It's (my retirement) is a long way away. I have just started. Hopefully, it is far away now," Bumrah said during the felicitation at Wankhede Stadium.
Bumrah's exceptional bowling played a crucial role in India's triumphant campaign at the ICC World Cup, ending the nation's 13-year drought for the coveted title. His devastating spells left the opposition batters reeling, as he maintained an impressive economy rate of just 4.17 throughout the tournament.
As the Indian team celebrated their hard-fought victory and were officially declared T20 World Cup champions, emotions ran high among the players, with tears of joy streaming down their faces.
For Bumrah, the moment was particularly poignant, as he shared the experience with his son, Angad, whose presence added an extra layer of sentiment to the occasion.
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"It was unreal. Usually, I am not the one who is at a loss of words, but seeing my son, the emotions that came in. I never cry after the game, but I started crying, and I cried two, three times," Bumrah noted.
Bumrah's consistent brilliance throughout the tournament earned him the well-deserved accolade of Player of the Tournament, highlighting his immense value to the Indian team's success.