India, Sept. 26 -- Former India batter Mohammad Kaif gave a measured and sedate response as he reacted to Jasprit Bumrah's public criticism of his prior statement. It all started with Kaif making a pointed observation of how the ace Indian pacer has been bowling three overs upfront in the powerplay, leaving the death bowling area a big concern heading into the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. Kaif noted that Bumrah always used to bowl one over spells in the captaincy of Rohit Sharma; however, things have changed in the ongoing eight-team tournament under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.

However, Bumrah did not take this comment lying down as he reacted on social media, saying Kaif is pretty "inaccurate" in his assessment.

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