Jasprit Bumrah is currently the best pacer in the world right now. The Indian speedster is the best all-format bowler in the cricketing world. Former India coach Greg Chappell has praised him, comparing him to renowned pacemen such as Dennis Lillee and Richard Hadlee while establishing his unique route in cricket history. Chappell praises Bumrah’s exceptional abilities, which combine aggression, precision, and strategic brilliance.
Bumrah’s devastating yorkers and unnerving bounce bring back thoughts of Lillee’s on-field aggression. According to Chappell, Bumrah puts pressure on batsmen in the same way as Lillee does, making him a difficult opponent. Chappell emphasises Bumrah’s ability to outwit batters with subtle changes, similar to Andy Roberts’ analytical approach. He emphasises Bumrah’s focus on perfection, which mirrors Hadlee’s technique, is critical for India’s pace attack, drawing parallels to cricket’s greats.
Jasprit Bumrah has shaken off any injury concerns and bowled with full intensity in the nets ahead of the Brisbane Test providing great comfort to the Indian cricket squad and fans. Bumrah has been in terrific form for India in the ongoing series, leading from the front with the ball in Perth to help his team to a major victory. Even though the visitors lost the Adelaide Test, the pacer took four more wickets.
Bumrah’s Legacy Questioned
The 31-year-old has constantly delivered outstanding performances and is the go-to bowler when the Indian side needs wickets. In two games, the Indian spinner has taken 12 wickets at an incredible average of 11.25. With 53 wickets, Bumrah is already the most prolific Test wicket-taker in 2024. He will be anxious to extend his tally during the Brisbane Test, which begins on December 14.
Chappell said, “What sets Bumrah apart is his combination of skills: Marshall’s adaptability, Lillee’s aggression, Richard Hadlee’s control, Roberts’ strategy, Wasim and Waqar’s reverse swing, McGrath’s precision, Steyn’s explosiveness, and Rabada’s modern versatility. He’s the complete bowler. As he has had back surgery already, it is not certain he will have a long career. But if he does, his name will be mentioned in the same breath as the champions above.”
