Jasprit Bumrah surprises fans with identity of football idol in chat with Rohit Sharma

Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma have a lot in common when it comes to IPL. Bumrah made his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2013 season, which was very season in which Rohit Sharma took over Mumbai Indians captaincy from Ricky Ponting. Seven seasons and four IPL trophies later, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma are arguably two of Mumbai Indians' most important domestic players. two recently caught up with each or on an Instagram live session.

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Jasprit Bumrah draws inspiration from Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Like many or sports stars, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma, too, did an Instagram live session as Mumbai Indians stars asked each or about ir lives at present. While y got updates on each or's health, two n reflected on how y would have been playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad at time of live session. Sharma humorously reflected on how he would have been telling team about toss results at that moment had IPL 2020 gone on as planned.

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In conversation, Jasprit Bumrah n mentioned how he is really inspired by Swedish star footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Bumrah said that A.C. Milan striker inspires him because Ibrahimovic's story is much like his own. Jasprit Bumrah n talked about his initial journey in cricket where people used to t take him seriously but through his determination, he rose through ranks. Bumrah's unique bowling action has w turned into a trademark and bowler is widely considered as one of deadliest in world cricket at moment.

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IPL 2020: Sharma and Bumrah ruminate over what could have been

A recurrent me during Instagram live session was that both cricketers were wondering how things would be if IPL 2020 was on schedule and y were playing toger. two reflected on new players like Chris Lynn and Trent Boult who were scheduled to join Mumbai Indians team 2020. IPL is currently suspended till April 15 and BCCI will soon release and update on fate of IPL 2020.

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