Imagine facing a 90mph fastball from one of the world’s best bowlers. That’s what England opener Ben Duckett is up against with India’s Jasprit Bumrah. In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Duckett said he’s got a good idea of what to expect from Bumrah in the upcoming five-match Test series in England.
Duckett praised Bumrah and another Indian bowler, Mohammed Shami. He’s faced them before in a five-match series and knows their skills. Duckett said it’ll be a challenge, but if he can get past their initial spell, scoring runs will be easier. He also defended himself, saying he never claimed he’d do great against Bumrah.
A social media backlash
A screenshot of Duckett’s reply on social media is going viral. After that, he deactivated his account. In the same interview, Duckett said it’s tough to beat India at home, but it’s not as hard when they’re playing away. He thinks there’s a big difference between India’s home and away teams. Duckett believes England can beat India.
Key players to watch
- Jasprit Bumrah: India’s star bowler
- Ben Duckett: England’s opener
- Mohammed Shami: India’s experienced bowler
The upcoming series will be a thrilling matchup between two top teams. With players like Bumrah and Shami on the Indian side and Duckett on the English side, it’s going to be a battle to watch.