New Delhi. Before the series against India, discussions have started in the Australian cricket world about fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, whom Australian aggressive batsman Travis Head called ‘X factor’ and former fast bowler Brett Lee said that he is like a cat. Does wonders. Bumrah will captain India in the first Test starting from 22nd November. Current and former Australian cricketers have praised him before the series.
Bumrah had taken 32 wickets against Australia on the last two Test tours, which included six wickets in the 2018 Boxing Day Test. Travis Head told ‘Fox Cricket’, “It is impossible to face him.” You think you are one step ahead but he is always one step ahead of you. He is amazing in any format of the game. He is the X factor and is one of those who leaves a mark in every match. In big matches you need big players and he is the biggest. He is going to cause trouble for the batsmen.
Bumrah’s bowling action is fantastic. Australian legend Brett Lee jokingly said, “He comes as quietly as a cat.” Usman Khawaja said, “When I faced Bumrah for the first time, I thought, where did he suddenly come from?” Because of his action and the way he leaves the ball, he comes a little early. Like Mitchell Johnson.
FIRST PUBLISHED: November 19, 2024, 13:43 IST