Jasprit Bumrah Addresses 'Retirement' Speculation at T20 World Cup Ceremony Following Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's Announcements.

After India's triumph in the T20 World Cup last Saturday in Barbados :

Shortly after India's triumph in the T20 World Cup last Saturday in Barbados, where they secured a seven-run victory over South Africa to claim the prestigious trophy for the second time in history, three team members swiftly declared their retirement from T20I cricket within the ensuing 24 hours. Virat Kohli led the way, announcing his decision immediately after receiving the Player of the Match award. Following suit, India captain Rohit Sharma made his retirement known during the post-match press conference. Ravindra Jadeja later joined them, announcing his retirement a few hours afterwards. The question now lingers: could Jasprit Bumrah be the next in line ?

Bumrah played a pivotal role in India winning the T20 World Cup :

Bumrah played a pivotal role in India winning the T20 World Cup for the first time in 17 years. He took 15 wickets at an economy rate of just 8.26, the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. One of his best performances came in the final, where he bowled an economical spell in the death overs to deny South Africa a win.

While Kohli, Rohit and Jadeja announced their retirement from T20Is after the match, Bumrah confirmed that he is here to stay.

"It's is a long way away. I have just started. Hopefully, it is far away now," Bumrah said when unexpectedly asked about his retirement during the felicitation at Wankhede Stadium.

Earlier, during the event in Mumbai, Kohli was all praise for Bumrah on how he managed to help India bounce from a situation where Heinrich Klaasen had single-handedly reduced the chase down to 25 required off the final 25 balls. He gave away just six runs in two overs to leave South Africa in disarray, before they succumbed to a seven-run loss ?

Like everyone here in the stadium, we too felt, at one point, that it might slip away again. But what unfolded in those final five overs was truly exceptional. I'd like everyone to join me in applauding a player who has consistently brought us back into games throughout this tournament. What he achieved in those last five overs, bowling two of them, was nothing short of phenomenal. Let's give a big round of applause to Jasprit Bumrah, please. We are fortunate to have him on our team," stated the former India captain.