New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah recieved massive praise from former India head coach Greg Chappell ahead of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane starting on December 14, Saturday. Bumrah, unsurprisingly, has been the pick of the Indian bowlers in the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, snaring 12 wickets in four innings. The fast bowler has established himself as one of the modern-day greats with scintillating performances in all three formats.
Not for the first time, Bumrah will be key to India’s fortunes in the Gabba Test. Ahead of the crucial clash, Bumrah was hailed by Chappell, one of the greatest Australian batters of all time. The ex-India head coach said that Bumrah boasts the qualities of legendary pacers such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts, Richard Hadlee, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Glenn McGrath, Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada.
The former Australian captain also said despite embodying the qualities of the iconic fast bowlers, Bumrah has created his own legacy and is an inspiration for future generations of fast bowlers.
Chappell’s high praise for Bumrah: A comparison with bowling legends
“What sets Bumrah apart is his combination of skills: (Malcolm) Marshall’s adaptability, Lillee’s aggression, Richard Hadlee’s control, Roberts’ strategy, Wasim (Akram) and Waqar’s (Younis) reverse swing, (Glenn) McGrath’s precision, (Dale) Steyn’s explosiveness, and (Kagiso) Rabada’s modern versatility.” Chappell wrote in the ‘Sydney Morning Herald‘.
Bumrah’s unique skillset: Adaptability, precision, and versatility
Chappell also wrote that Bumrah is “the complete bowler” and if he manages to have a long career, his name will be mentioned in the same breath as the icons of the game. According to the former India coach, Bumrah is the only player standing between Australia and the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
Chappell gave several examples of iconic fast bowlers and explained how Bumrah shares the same traits and uses them expertly to bamboozle the batters.
The 31-year-old is currently the best bowler in the world, boasting an outstanding record of 151 wickets at an average of 21.03 in just 30 Tests.
With 12 wickets in 2 matches, Bumrah is currently the highest wicket-taker in the series above Mitchell Starc, who has taken 11 wickets so far in the series.
Former India coach Greg Chappell said thath despite embodying the qualities of the iconic fast bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah has created his own legacy and is an inspiration for future generations of fast bowlers. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
