New Delhi: India speedster Jasprit Bumrah received immense credit and recognition for his game-changing spells that he sent down during India’s campaign at the T20 World Cup 2024 which ultimately turned them out as the winners. As Team India headed back home with the prestigious trophy, the fans in India gave them a rousing reception and a heroes’ welcome which wasn’t anything short of a dream for Bumrah.
Taking to his social media handle on “X” (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “I am so thankful for the last few days. I’ve been living a dream and it has filled me with happiness and gratitude,” along with a video of him enjoying the stupendous homecoming that started with a breakfast meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ended with a mind-boggling victory parade and felicitation ceremony attended by lakhs of fans in Mumbai.
The 42-second clip also featured the audio of Virat Kohli’s speech during the felicitation that played in the background. Kohli lavished massive praise on Bumrah at the Wankhede Stadium after the conclusion of the victory parade and also acknowledged his contribution that got the team the World Cup.
Watch the video here –
I am so thankful for the last few days. I’ve been living a dream and it has filled me with happiness and gratitude.🇮🇳💙 pic.twitter.com/w5LTukO9Fz
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) July 8, 2024
Watch Jasprit Bumrah during India’s victory parade –
And why shouldn’t he be praised? The pace spearhead had combined with all-rounder Hardik Pandya to turn it around exceptionally for India in the final, specially during the last five overs. The two were brought in for their second spell in the match at a time when South Africa needed run-a-ball 30 off 30. What followed next was pure thriller and drama as the duo wreaked havoc to ensure that the Proteas didn’t go over the line and beat them by seven runs.
The 30-year-old picked up 15 wickets throughout India’s campaign at the mega-event that concluded with the final battle in Barbados on June 29. India bagged their second T20 World Cup that arrived after a 17-year-long wait. He was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his performance.
Once-in-a-generation bowler – Kohli
Kohli had called Bumrah a “once in a generation” player during his speech at the Wankhede Stadium that started with a special mention for the right-arm quick. It prompted the crowd to chant Bumrah’s name and appreciate him for his efforts.
“What I would like everyone to do is to applaud a guy who brought us back into games again, and again, and again. It was phenomenal. He is a once-in-a-generation bowler. I am so glad he plays for us,” Kohli, who quit T20Is at the end of the World Cup, had said. Bumrah was welcomed with flower petals after arriving at his Ahmedabad home recently.
Jasprit Bumrah played a key role in Team India’s T20 World Cup win in Barbados and recently expressed his gratitude towards the Indian fans for giving the team a stupendous reception after they landed in India. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
