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In the golden era of cricket, bowlers have continued to evolve, adapting their skills to dominate all formats. From raw pace to crafty variations, today’s cricket has produced exceptional talents who constantly challenge batsmen across the world. Among these, a few stand out as complete game changers, with jasprit bumrah often hailed as a once-in-a-generation talent.
Jasprit Bumrah: The once in a generation talent
Bumrah’s rise in world cricket has been nothing short of phenomenal. His unconventional action coupled with accuracy, pace and an impeccable cricketing brain have made him a batsman’s nightmare. Talking about his unreal talent, the former Pakistan lamb Waqar Younis explained why Bumrah is the best bowler of the modern era.
Waqar Younis explains why Bumrah is a modern day legend
Waqar highlighted Bumrah’s exceptional qualities that set him apart from other bowlers at the world level. He emphasized on Bumrah’s unique and deceptive run, which is shorter than most fast bowlers, making it difficult for batsmen to anticipate the speed of the ball. Waqar also praised Bumrah’s ability to deliver the seam flawlessly, allowing him to generate movement in the air and off the pitch. Additionally, Bumrah’s hyper-extension, a rare physical attribute, enhances his bowling effectiveness, allowing him to extract extra bounce and pace, making him a formidable opponent.
“Look, I’m not comparing because bowlers all over the world are good bowlers. Bumrah is a bit different because, firstly, his run is short, you don’t expect the ball to come that fast. Then the the way he pitches the seam, his hyperextension, that helps a lot. And also his intelligence, he knows when to get the ball out and when to get the ball in.” Waqar said in a YouTube video shared by change.
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Waqar praises Bumrah’s intelligence and captaincy attributes
Beyond his physical attributes, Waqar praised Bumrah’s intelligence and situational awareness. He pointed out that Bumrah’s ability to decide when to pull the ball in or out reflects his keen cricketing acumen. This strategic brilliance, Waqar noted, was evident not only in Bumrah’s bowling but also during his stint as captain, where his understanding of the game shone through. These traits, according to Waqar, make Bumrah a unique bowler and arguably the best in the world today.
“I think it is also reflected in his captaincy. His bowling was visible in his captaincy as well, so I think that’s why I think he’s probably the best in the world at the moment.” Waqar added.
A look at other talented bowlers
When asked about the best bowlers of the current era capable of reverse swing, Waqar again emphasized Bumrah’s ability. According to him, Bumrah’s mastery of the reverse swing adds another dimension to his already formidable bowling arsenal. He mentioned that of India Mohammed Shami and the young guns of Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi i Naseem Shahas players who have mastered the skill, which is often associated with the conditions of subcontinental cricket.
“In today’s era of reverse swing, it’s Bumrah again. Shami was also doing well, Shaheen was also doing well, Naseem Shah is also good. Whenever you talk about reverse swing, it’s the bowlers from our subcontinent of which will be discussed.” Waqar added more.
