Being a fast bowler himself, Jasprit Bumrah has a lot of respect for England’s experienced player, James Anderson.
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In the recent Test match against England in Vizag, Jasprit Bumrah stood out as the star performer, earning the well-deserved title of the player of the match. With a total of 9 wickets in two innings, he outshone even the double-centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal. During the post-match presentation, Bumrah was reminded of his viral yorker that dismissed Ollie Pope in the first innings. Harsha Bhogle shared that even the great Waqar Younis was talking about it, to which Bumrah responded brilliantly.
At the beginning of the conversation, Bumrah was informed about his impressive statistics in India, despite the pitches favoring spinners. In a straightforward reply, he mentioned that he doesn’t focus much on numbers. He explained that as a youngster, he used to be excited about statistics, but now he considers it as additional baggage.
When Harsha Bhogle mentioned that the whole world, including Waqar Younis, is praising his yorker, Bumrah humbly responded, “As a youngster, that is the first delivery I learned, the yorker. I had seen the legends of the game like Waqar, Wasim, and even Zaheer Khan.”
Bumrah emphasized his role in guiding the team through a transition period, especially helping younger players. He mentioned discussing certain things with Rohit Sharma, with whom he has been playing for a long time.
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When asked about the competition with fellow pacer James Anderson, a cricket legend, Bumrah remained humble. He stated that he doesn’t see it as a competition. According to him, before being a cricketer, he is a fast bowling fan. He appreciates the success of others and focuses on assessing the situation and wicket, thinking about his options. He concluded by expressing the importance of not being a one-trick pony in the game.