Jasprit Bumrah, IND vs AUS: Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is creating a buzz during the Australian tour. On one side, he plays a crucial part in overcoming the Australians despite receiving little backing from his fellow bowlers. Even though the surface is good for batting, he is limiting his rivals with his bowling.
Bumrah has showcased some brilliant bowling in the BGT
The fourth Test match between India and Australia is set to commence on Thursday. The Melbourne Test will take place on Boxing Day. Bumrah has captured 21 wickets in the opening three Tests. The pitch in Melbourne will initially benefit pace bowlers. The reality that Bumrah will adapt to this situation is also a positive aspect for India. Ex-Indian head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Bumrah. Ravi Shastri likened him to the West Indies great Malcolm Marshall.
Shastri compared Bumrah with Marshall
“Bumrah excels at grasping the nuances of the game. He understands how to fully read the batter and bowl. Malcolm Marshall was similar in that way while I was playing cricket. He used to analyze the pitch conditions, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the batter. Bumrah falls into this group. This Indian bowler also adjusts rapidly to the conditions. He has claimed 194 wickets in Test matches to date. It is important to mention that as many as 100 of them have been in India, while the others have been abroad. The ball turns back on Indian pitches. Pacing is challenging for them. Bumrah is aware of that. “If he fails to take wickets with the new ball, he will turn into a highly dangerous bowler as he ages,” Shastri remarked.
“Australia is coming up with a new weapon in the fourth Test to face Bumrah. They have replaced McSweeney, who has not been very good in the last three Tests. It has become very difficult for McSweeney to cope with Bumrah. Now, in Melbourne, Bumrah is even more explosive. He took six wickets here when I was the coach. He is in good form now. So I think the new batsman will also have problems. He is capable of swinging the ball on both sides of the seam. He will attack the opponent batters mercilessly.”
Malcolm Marshall was born in Barbados in the year 1958. He made his debut in international cricket when he was 20 years old (1978). It is significant that he played his first Test match against India. He participated in 81 Tests and 136 ODIs for the West Indies. He claimed 533 wickets in all formats. Malcolm Marshall (155 km) ranks 12th in the fastest ball records. Nonetheless, Marshall passed away at 41 years old (in 1999).