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Mumbai Indians' Discovery of Jasprit Bumrah in 2013: Former Coach Details Immediate Signing Due to 'Unusual Action'
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Ex-Coach Reveals How MI Discovered Jasprit Bumrah in 2013: 'Unusual Action'
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18-03-2026, 17:26
Ex-Coach Reveals How MI Discovered Jasprit Bumrah in 2013: 'Unusual Action'
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Former India head coach John Wright recounts how Mumbai Indians signed Jasprit Bumrah in 2013.
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Wright spotted Bumrah during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match in Ahmedabad, impressed by his 'unusual action' and speed.
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Parthiv Patel, then Gujarat captain, highly praised Bumrah's potential to Wright.
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Bumrah's ability to bowl a barrage of yorkers convinced Wright to recommend him to MI management.
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Mumbai Indians signed Bumrah overnight, a 'lucky break' for the franchise, as there was no auction system then.
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