Tim Southee hails Jasprit Bumrah as world's best fast bowler
New Zealand's fast bowler, Tim Southee, has lauded his Indian equivalent Jasprit Bumrah as the world's best fast bowler. Southee expressed admiration for Bumrah's resilience in overcoming a back injury that saw out of action most of last year. He praised Bumrah's consistent performance across all formats since his August 2023 return. Here we present the key details.
Bumrah's post-injury performance impresses Southee
Southee commended Bumrah's remarkable comeback after his injury, stating that he has returned even stronger than before. He also praised Bumrah's ability to seamlessly transition between different formats of the game. "To be able to firstly bounce back from the major injury and come back, he's even better than what he was beforehand," Southee told PTI.
Bumrah's T20 World Cup performance earns high praise
Bumrah's performance in the recent T20 World Cup, where he ended the tournament as the third-highest wicket-taker with 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an economy rate of 4.17, has been highly praised by Southee. "We are just seeing a great version (of Bumrah) across all three formats," he said. Both bowlers are all set to participate in the upcoming Test series between India and New Zealand starting on October 16.
Ricky Ponting compares Bumrah to cricket legends
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has also praised Bumrah's skills and consistency. He compared Bumrah's ability to swing and seam the ball, with that of cricket legends like James Anderson and Glenn McGrath. Despite worries about Bumrah's longetivity due to his injuries, Ponting believes he's come back stronger and better.
Bumrah's remarkable career milestones
In 36 Test matches, Bumrah has picked up 159 wickets at an average of 20.69. He also 10 five-wicket hauls with a best bowling figures of 6/27. As per ESPNcricinfo, in ODIs Bumrah has picked up 139 wickets in 89 matches with six four-wicket hauls and two fifers under his belt. In T20Is Bumrah has dismissed batters 89 times in 70 matches, boasting an economy of 6.27, etching his name as one the best pacers in the world.
