NEW DELHI: There’s no denying the truth that the Aussies are in awe of India tempo spearhead and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah.
With 21 scalps from 3 Tests within the ongoing Border-Gavaskar TrophyBumrah is the highest wicket-taker within the sequence towards Australia.
Talking to TOI, former Australia captain Allan Border expressed his admiration of Bumrah and his uncommon artwork.
“Bumrah, these days, is on that pedestal. His wrists, his release points are different to other bowlers. Because of that hyperextension, he’s releasing the ball a foot further down than other bowlers. He’s got a unique shuffling run-up, and then the snap of these wrists, he’s amazing, plus having that skill, it’s a whole different level of difficulty for the batsman,” Border stated.
Bumrah turned India’s high Test wicket-taker in Australia throughout the third Test in Brisbane, surpassing the good Kapil Dev, grabbing 9 wickets to surpass the legendary pacer’s report of 51 and attain 53 in Australia.
Bumrah was the participant of the match in India’s 295-run triumph in Perth within the first Test.
With 21 wickets within the sequence to this point at an virtually unbelievable common of 10.90, he’s essentially the most prolific bowler on each side.
On a bouncing Perth wicket, Bumrah, who was captaining the primary Test within the absence of Rohit Sharma, made life depressing for the Australian batters.
Border added, “Bumrah will do a very good job (as captain). In Perth, he used himself properly. Captaincy-wise, the way he set the fields, you couldn’t fault him.”
Australia have been dismissed for 104 in Perth after Bumrah took 5-30 from 18 overs. In the second innings, he added 3-42 to assist India win by 295 runs.
On quick bowlers as captains, Border stated, “It’s a troublesome one, as a result of after your over, you have to go all the way down to high quality leg for a break and a drink! As captain, you may’t do this. You should be at Mid-on, directing the sector. He’s all the time obtained that smile on his face.
