Former Australian Captain Praises Jasprit Bumrah’s Performance
Jasprit Bumrah’s Impressive Performance Jasprit Bumrah has been making waves in the cricket world with his exceptional performance against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In the first test match, he took on the responsibility of captaincy and led the team to victory by taking 8 wickets. Throughout the series, he was the match winner for Team India, taking a total of 32 wickets, the best performance by a foreign fast bowler in Australia. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Michael Clarke’s Praise for Bumrah
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has praised Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the best fast bowler in all three formats. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Clarke stated that Bumrah’s performance after the series ended was impressive, and he believes that Bumrah is the best fast bowler ever in all three formats. Clarke acknowledged that there have been many great fast bowlers, including Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath, but noted that they did not have the opportunity to play T20 cricket.
Bumrah’s Brilliance in Any Situation
Clarke further emphasized Bumrah’s greatness, stating that he is brilliant in any situation, regardless of the format. He noted that India fell behind by 20 runs in Sydney, but if Bumrah’s team had a lead of 180 and he had bowled, India could have won. Clarke praised Bumrah’s skills, saying that he is a much better bowler than others in his team.
Injury Prevents Bumrah from Bowling
Jasprit Bumrah did not bowl in the second innings of the fifth Test against Australia due to an injury. He suffered a strain in his back muscles and was taken to the hospital for a scan. Despite the injury, Bumrah came to bat, but Australian batsmen took advantage of his absence and easily chased the score of 162 runs, winning the series 3-1.