Gavaskar slams Bumrah’s no-balls as MI end losing streak

no-balls by a professional cricketer completely unacceptable, drawing a distinction between wides — which he said he could understand — and foot-fault no-balls, which he argued reflect a lack of discipline. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene, Bumrah himself, and bowling coach Lasith Malinga were all visibly stunned at the back-to-back transgressions. Across 10 matches in IPL 2026, Bumrah has taken just three wickets, a far cry from the pressure-building force he typically represents in crunch overs.

Rohit and Rickelton dig MI out of a hole

Despite Bumrah’s struggles, Mumbai Indians managed to overhaul LSG’s imposing total, winning by six wickets and ending a run of losses. Nicholas Pooran’s 63 and Mitchell Marsh’s 44 had given LSG a strong platform, but the chase was made to look comfortable by Rohit Sharma, who struck 84, and Ryan Rickelton, who blasted 83 off just 32 balls. The result keeps MI’s playoff hopes alive, though questions around Bumrah’s form and consistency will continue to loom over their campaign.