"I've just started.." Jasprit Bumrah shoos away stupid question at his retirement

Jasprit Bumrah won Player of the Tournament award at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Indian ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah shooed away questions regarding his retirement from any format of the game when asked during Indian Cricket Team’s felicitation ceremony, which took place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday, July 4. The 30-year-old was one of the main heroes of Indian side during their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.

The ace pacer brought his best form at the T20 World Cup 2024, where he picked 15 wickets at an economy of less than five and later won Player of the Tournament award.

The veteran speedster Bumrah became the second Indian player after star batter Virat Kohli to win the prestigious Player of the Tournament award in the T20 World Cups till now. The Indian pacer also achieved a huge milestone of having the best economy in T20 World Cup 2024, among the bowlers who bowled a minimum of 20 overs.

In the last five overs of the chase, when South Africa were looking in commanding position, Bumrah bowled two overs at the death and restricted runs from the one end. He also took the wicket of Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen, which put more pressure on them. He ended with match figures of 2/18 in his quota of four overs.

At the end, Indian vice-captain Hardik Pandya defended 16 runs in the last over and helped his side clinch the thrilling final by seven runs in Barbados on June 29.

It’s a long way away: Jasprit Bumrah about his T20I retirement plans

The Indian cricket team arrived at the New Delhi airport on July 4 around 6:00 AM. After reaching Delhi, the Men in Blue met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence before departing for Mumbai for further celebrations.

The Rohit Sharma-led India arrived at the Mumbai airport on the very same day in the evening. After reaching Mumbai, the Indian side received a grand welcome from the fans at the airport.

After that, the Men in Blue had a T20 World Cup 2024 victory parade, where thousands of fans were present during the memorable parade from Marine Drive to the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

During the felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium, Indian fast bowler Bumrah confirmed that he is here to stay for a longer period of time in T20I cricket. Notably the legendary trio of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja announced their T20I retirements after winning the T20 World Cup 2024.

“It’s is a long way away. I have just started. Hopefully, it is far away now,” Bumrah said when unexpectedly asked about his retirement during the felicitation at Wankhede Stadium.

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