After Axar Patel gave up 24 runs in the fourteenth over of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, South Africa required 30 runs from 30 balls. Starrer Virat Kohli was on the verge of yet another World Cup defeat, Team India was in that moment.

With the Proteas batting on fire, the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma decided to bring in pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah for the last overs. Five days later, he was among the hundreds of fans celebrating their win in Mumbai when he praised Jasprit Bumrah for his "phenomenal" performance that got them back into the final.

Among bowlers who bowled at least 20 overs in the event, Bumrah had the best economy rate at 4.17 and took 15 wickets at an average of 8.26.

Star batter Kohli said to a packed Wankhede after Team India's open bus parade in Mumbai, “I am sure like, everyone in this stadium, we also felt that - man, is it going to slip away? What I want everyone to do is applaud a guy, who brought us back in the tournament again, and again, and again. A huge shoutout to Jasprit Bumrah. We are lucky that he plays for us.”

Presenter Gaurav Kapoor mentioned to Kohli during the Wankhede special event that he is considering adding his signature to a petition that would designate Jasprit Bumrah as a national treasure. "I am thinking of signing a petition to declare Jasprit Bumrah as a national treasure. Will you sign it?," he asked. "I will sign it right now," Kohli responded.

Bumrah joined two-time winner Virat Kohli as Player of the Tournament. Cricketing celebrities and fans worldwide have praised Bumrah's skill and consistency. His ability to perform under pressure especially in key matches, has made him one of the best bowlers in modern cricket.