In the best years of cricket, cricketers have continued to evolve, adapting their skills to dominate all formats. From consistent play to technical diversity, modern cricket has produced unique talents that challenge players from around the world. Of these, a few stand out as game changers, and Jasprit Bumrah he is often hailed as a pre-existing talent.
Jasprit Bumrah: A once-in-a-lifetime talent
Bumrah's rise in international cricket has been phenomenal. His unusual abilities, combined with accuracy, speed, and a good cricketing brain, have made him a challenge for the batsmen. Talking about his no-nonsense skills, he was a former Pakistani train driver Waqar Younis explained why Bumrah is the best bowler of today.
Waqar Younis explains why Bumrah is a modern legend
Waqar also highlighted Bumrah's unique qualities that set him apart from other players around the world. He emphasized on Bumrah's unique and deceptive pace, which is shorter than most fast bowlers, which makes it difficult for the batsmen to anticipate the speed of the ball. Waqar also praised Bumrah's ability to show the seam perfectly, allowing him to move through the air and outfield. In addition, Bumrah's hyperextension – a rare physical condition – enhances his bowling ability by enabling him to produce more pace and run, making him a more formidable opponent.
“Look, I'm not comparing because all the players in the world are good players. Bumrah is a little bit different because first of all his pace is short, you don't expect the ball to come very fast. It's the way he gives the seam, his extension, that helps a lot. And on top of that , his intelligence, he knows when to release the ball and when to bring the ball in,” Waqar said in a YouTube video he shared Change it.
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Waqar praises Bumrah's intelligence and captaincy
Beyond his form, Waqar praised Bumrah's intelligence and insight. He also said that Bumrah's ability to choose when to go in or out of the ball shows his sharp skills. This subtlety, Waqar said, was not only evident in Bumrah's game but also during his captaincy, when his understanding of the game was evident. These qualities, according to Waqar, make Bumrah a one-of-a-kind bowler and the best in the world today.
“I think it shows in his captaincy as well. His ability to miss also shows in his captaincy, so I can see why I think he is the best player in the world at the moment. added Waqar.
A nod to some talented players
When asked about the best bowlers in the modern era who can swing, Waqar also highlighted Bumrah's ability. According to him, Bumrah's prowess in the reverse game adds another dimension to his already formidable bowling arsenal. He mentioned India Mohammed Shami and small guns of Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shahas players who know the skills, which are often associated with subcontinental cricket conditions.
“In today's era of change, it's Bumrah again. Shami was good too, Shaheen was good too, Naseem Shah is good too. Whenever there is talk of rotation, they are the bowlers from our subcontinent who will be talked about,” Waqar added.