Is it even possible to imagine Jasprit Bumrah doing anything other than firing toe-crushing yorkers or rattling stumps? A six out of the ground? Maybe.
But keeping wickets and pulling off a stumping? That sounds straight out of a parallel universe.
Well, Bumrah himself has now revealed that it actually happened—and Mumbai Indians fans will absolutely love it.
😲 When Bumrah Turned Into ‘Dhoni’
In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media ahead of IPL 2026, Bumrah opened up about a remarkable chapter from his university cricket days—one where he did everything on the field.
The world’s best all-format fast bowler recalled that in a college game, he:
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🧤 Kept wickets
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🎯 Effected a stumping
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🏏 Batted at No. 6
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🌀 Even bowled off-spin
Yes, you read that right.
“I look like I make biscuits,” Bumrah joked.
“But in another universe… in a college game for my university, there’s one match where I bowled off-spin, kept wickets, did one stumping as well and batted at number six. I did everything—like MS Dhoni.”
The revelation instantly sparked laughter and nostalgia, with fans jokingly calling him Mumbai Indians’ new MS Dhoni.
🔵 A Mumbai Indians Icon
Bumrah has been a household name for MI ever since his IPL debut and remains their most valuable player over the years. From a raw talent in 2013 to India’s pace spearhead, his rise has been nothing short of extraordinary.
While fans have always admired his calmness and leadership traits, this glimpse into his all-round past adds a whole new layer to his personality.
🏋️ Bumrah Begins Prep for IND vs NZ T20Is
According to Sportstar, Bumrah has already started preparing for the upcoming India vs New Zealand T20I series and the T20 World Cup 2026, despite not featuring in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
He made a surprise visit to the Gujarat College Ground, where Tamil Nadu were facing Karnataka, and bowled a few overs in the nets under the watchful eye of Gujarat coach Hitesh Majumdar.
🔄 Workload Management Key
After missing a couple of Tests in England and suffering a back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah spent nearly two months on the sidelines. He made his comeback in IPL 2026, and since then, the Indian team management has been extremely cautious with his workload.
Over the last few months, he has featured in:
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Tests vs West Indies
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Tests & T20Is vs South Africa
The focus now is on keeping him fully fit and firing for the major tournaments ahead.
🔥 Final Word
From yorkers to wicketkeeping, Jasprit Bumrah’s cricketing journey continues to surprise. While MI may not need him behind the stumps anytime soon, knowing that he can do it all only adds to his legend.
Bumrah the bowler is elite.
Bumrah the cricketer? Even more special. 💙🔥
