Bumrah was Player of the Match in both of India's wins in T20 World Cup so far.
Despite India's lowest-ever score against Pakistan in T20 World Cup history (119), Bumrah's outstanding bowling turned the tide in India's favor.
Bumrah's match-winning session saw him take three wickets for 14 runs, shredding Pakistan's batting order and securing India's tight triumph. Manjrekar praised Bumrah's efforts, pointing out how the pacer has been crucial for India while the media has primarily focused on Kohli.
"While Indian media obsesses over Virat & Co, Jasprit Bumrah quietly wins games for India single-handedly. By far the best player in the Indian team & has been for a while now. #JaspritBumrah #ICCT20WC," Manjrekar wrote on X.
Kohli, India's star batsman in prior matches against Pakistan, had a rare poor outing, scoring only four runs. Manjrekar's comments emphasized Bumrah's continuous contributions, particularly in high-pressure situations.
However, fans were not impressed by Manjrekar’s sly dig at Virat Kohli and took the ex-cricketer to task on social media.
Here are some fan posts: