India captain Rohit Sharma emphasizes that Jasprit Bumrah, India's top fast bowler, requires no interference due to his clarity and confidence in his abilities. With 21 wickets in the ongoing BGT series, Bumrah's performance has been exceptional, easing the workload on other bowlers and making a significant impact on the team’s success.
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