Mumbai, March 16 -- Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra weighed in on the Mumbai Indians' (MI) reliance on ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and their selection dilemma with respect to their overseas stars, for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Mumbai Indians enter the IPL 2026 under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, aiming to end their five-year trophy drought and become the most successful franchise in the league's history.

Speaking on JioHotstar, Aakash Chopra said that whenever Jasprit Bumrah plays for Mumbai Indians, pressure naturally comes with his role because he is the team's most impactful bowler. He explained that Bumrah's four overs--spread across the powerplay, middle overs, and death--are extremely valuable for...