“His numbers in the powerplay are getting worse” - Irfan Pathan raises concern over star bowler after MI vs RCB IPL 2026 clash
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Last updated: April 13, 2026
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has expressed reservations regarding the effectiveness of Mumbai Indians' (MI) new-ball bowler Trent Boult. This assessment follows MI's recent IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pathan specifically highlighted concerns about Boult's perceived lack of significant impact during the initial overs of the innings.
Irfan Pathan, a respected voice in Indian cricket, has voiced his opinion that Trent Boult has not been delivering the expected results with the new ball for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 season. Pathan's comments stem from the team's recent performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The former all-rounder believes that Boult's contributions in the crucial initial phase of the match have been limited, failing to create the decisive breakthroughs that are typically expected from a bowler of his caliber. He suggests that while Boult might be present, his actual influence on the game's momentum during the powerplay overs has been subpar. This observation could have implications for MI's bowling strategy and team selection moving forward in the tournament.
