India's T20 World Cup Win: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has expressed his delight in shouldering pressure in high-stakes situations, citing the T20 World Cup defence as one of the most fulfilling of his career.
Bumrah's outstanding all-round performance played a climactic role in India's historic 96-run triumph over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, sealing the team's third title and cementing their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history.
The 32-year-old pacer’s amazing 4/15 in four overs dismantled New Zealand's batting lineup, earning him the Player of the Match award.
"I don't want to hide behind, I want to be in the thick of things. I always wanted to do a tough job," Bumrah said in a video shared by BCCI after the victory.
"I've played cricket for that. I started cricket for that. When I'm able to make a difference, that gives me so much joy. No better feeling than that,” he added.
The T20 World Cup triumph held deep emotional resonance for Bumrah, with the victory coming at the very venue where his cricketing odyssey began.
"I started my cricket here. I played all my cricket here, came up the ranks through playing for Gujarat over here and winning the World Cup here, winning, being Man of the Match. The last time we fell just short, this time we went over it, really happy,” Bumrah said.
Bumrah's joy was noticeable as he shared the triumph with his family, calling the moment deeply personal.
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"My son came. He was there last time as well; this time, he was there. My mum came, really special. I don't know about full circles, but really, really happy, back-to-back World Cups never really happen. Really grateful God is really kind, and I couldn't be more thankful,” Bumrah said.