Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has raised concerns on Jasprit Bumrah’s form after the fifth T20I against New Zealand, which the hosts won comprehensively by 46 runs. Bumrah conceded 58 runs in his quota of four overs and also went wicketless on Saturday.

Chopra wondered when Bumrah used to get hit for so many sixes as he did in the final game of the series against the Kiwis. Bumrah conceded his runs at a high economy rate of 14.50 and wasn’t at his best.

“The big question will be what has happened to Jasprit Bumrah. So many sixes. We used to make fun when Sahibzada Farhan made a documentary, but when did he use to get hit for so many sixes?” Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube Channel.

“Most expensive spell in his T20I career. He conceded more than 50 runs after four years. He got hit for sixes, conceded runs, and didn’t pick up a wicket. Bumrah’s pace has increased, but he generally doesn’t get hit that easily. The heart is pulsating slightly,” he elaborated.

On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh took a five-wicket haul, returning with impressive figures of 5-51 in his quota of four overs. 

“Arshdeep took a five-wicket haul. That’s another story because he has taken a five-wicket haul for the first time. He conceded 17 runs in his first over and 23 runs in his second over, 40 runs in two overs, and you say the day was going bad. He said things might change if he keeps working hard,” he said.

The renowned commentator said Singh bowled brilliantly towards the fag end of the innings.

“He took a five-wicket haul, the first time ever in his career. He was outstanding towards the end. The start was very ordinary, but he made an incredible comeback after that, and this has been a season of comebacks,” Chopra observed.

India will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against the USA on February 7.