India, April 17 -- Jasprit Bumrah has found himself in unfamiliar territory this season. Widely regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation, he is yet to pick up a wicket after five matches in the IPL. It's a rare dry spell for someone known for delivering breakthroughs at crucial moments. As the games go by, the pressure is beginning to build, not just on Bumrah, but on the Mumbai Indians as a whole. The team has struggled to find momentum, losing four of their first five matches, and the absence of wickets from their biggest match-winner has only added to their concerns during this difficult phase.

Things slipped further against Punjab Kings as he conceded 41 runs in his four overs, adding to the pressure on both himse...