“We tried to change Jasprit Bumrah’s action” - Ex-Indian bowling coach makes a stunning revelation

In a recent interview with Bombay Sport, former Team India bowling coach Bharat Arun made a bold revelation about Jasprit Bumrah. Arun claimed that they once tried to change the star pacer’s unique action. He further added that although it was remodeled, Bumrah was unable to generate the same pace with the modified version compared to his natural action.

Bumrah’s unconventional bowling style has always put significant strain on his body, leading to repeated injury setbacks during his career. 

“A lot of things have been said about the fitness culture of Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah is no less. In 2013, Bumrah had come to the NCA for an Under-19 camp and pitched for selection. He couldn’t make the team, but he was in the 30-member camp at the National Cricket Academy,” Arun said.

“In all fairness, we also tried to change Bumrah’s action. He was remodeled, but then the action was great, the ball was not going quick. What’s the point in having a great action if the balls aren’t effective?” he further said.

“He could bowl quick, and so we discussed with the physio and the strength and conditioning coach. We said, I wouldn’t want to touch his action because it’s very unique and generates a lot of pace. But it also puts him under stress,” Arun further added.

Arun revealed that they also guided Bumrah to change his food habits to sustain a long career as a fast bowler.

“We called him and told him: to take the impact of fast bowling, you need to be like a bull. That comes down to diet, exercise, and sacrifices. In all fairness, Bumrah instantaneously changed. He started eating healthy, he was working in the gym. Like Virat Kohli, he was extremely dedicated. He loved burgers, pizzas, milkshakes. He gave up everything overnight. A Punjabi boy living in Gujarat—but his love for bowling was greater than any food craving,” Arun concluded.

Meanwhile, Bumrah recently played only three out of the five Tests as part of pre-decided workload management in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.  Now, he has been included in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.

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