Dhoni gives me the confidence to express myself: Jasprit Bumrah

Ever since Jasprit Bumrah made his international debut, he has been highly effective and successful. With Bumrah in the team, India seems to have resolved their death bowling concerns.

Bumrah has been impressive in the T20 series in Australia earlier season, Asia Cup, World T20 2016 and in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians. With 15 wickets in the tournament, but couldn’t help his side qualify for the playoffs.

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Talking about the influence of Indian limited overs skipper MS Dhoni, Bumrah said, “It’s always very good. It gives me the confidence to express myself because he (Dhoni) has that self-belief. I can show my capability. It also gives me the confidence to do all the things I know I can do best. It’s the best feeling for a youngster who has come into the side.”

Bumrah has so far played 16 T20Is and a single ODI for India. When asked about how his life had changed after these good performances for the national side, he said that there is not much difference. “No, not at all, I am still the same person. I hang out with the same friends and lead the same lifestyle. But people recognize me now, that is the only difference.”

He also added, “I do the same things like I used to do earlier as well. I just stay at home and spend time with my family and friends. I want to do well in cricket and am not behind fame and glamour.”

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Despite being a young bowler, he looks determined to execute his plans. He revealed his secret to success, “I don’t try to think too much. I just try to execute the plans which we have decided in the bowlers’ meeting or the plans that were made earlier. I stick to my strengths. See, some days the plans won’t work but if you have a player plan then you will be able to do well more often than not.”

He also pointed out, “Thinking about the plan and execution will help you, rather than thinking about the pressure or the outcome.” The young bowler is all set for the tour of Zimbabwe and according to him, the break after IPL was a much-needed one before the upcoming season.”