'A Long Way Away'- Bumrah replies to querry on retirement from T20Is

Jasprit Bumrah with T20 World Cup 2024 trophy (PTI Photo)

Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian pacer, clarified on Thursday that he has no immediate plans to retire from T20I cricket. When asked about his potential retirement from the shortest format of the game, Bumrah responded, "It's a long way away." His statement follows India's victorious campaign in the T20 World Cup, where they clinched the title by defeating South Africa in the Barbados final.

Bumrah played a pivotal role in India's success, delivering exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Despite prominent players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja announcing their retirement from T20Is after the World Cup, Bumrah expressed his firm intention to continue representing India in T20Is for the foreseeable future.

During the felicitation ceremony at Wankhede Stadium, Bumrah stated, "My retirement is a long way away. I have just started. Hopefully, it is far away now."

Bumrah's exceptional bowling was crucial in ending India's 13-year wait for the T20 World Cup title. His devastating spells consistently troubled opposition batters, maintaining an impressive economy rate of just 4.17 throughout the tournament.

As the Indian team celebrated their hard-earned victory, emotions ran high among the players, including Bumrah, who was particularly moved to tears of joy. His son, Angad's presence added an extra layer of sentiment to the occasion, making it an unforgettable moment for him.

Team India beat South Africa by 7 runs to win the T20 World Cup 2024 title and ended a 13-year-old ICC trophy drought.

Bumrah's consistent brilliance earned him the prestigious accolade of Player of the Tournament, underscoring his immense contribution to India's success.