NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India’s tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the best multi-format bowler over the past 5 – 6 years.
Regardless of issues over his longevity, Bumrah has returned stronger from accidents, impressing Ponting and the cricketing circuit.
“I’ve stated it for a very long time, he is in all probability been one of the best multi-format bowler there’s been in world cricket for the final 5 – 6 years,” Ponting stated on the ICC assessment.
“There might need been some fears a few years in the past when the accidents are available and ‘would he come again the identical?’, however I believe he is really come again higher,” he added.
“The best technique to all the time get an actual gauge on these gamers is by asking (different) gamers. And while you discuss to opposition batsmen about him (Bumrah) particularly, it is all the time, ‘No, he is a nightmare! You by no means know what is going on to occur.
“One’s going to swing, one’s going to seam, he will bowl an in-swinger, he will bowl an out-swinger,” he continued.
Bumrah had a pivotal position in India’s triumph within the T20 World Cup, taking 15 wickets.
Ponting acknowledged Bumrah’s distinctive efficiency throughout the match.
“If I watch what he did within the T20 World Cup – the tempo remains to be there, there’s nothing that is modified with the accuracy or what he can ship,” Ponting stated.
“The skillset is all the identical. He is getting higher yr on yr. He would rank proper up there.
“Whenever you’ve received that skillset and the consistency that he has, then you are going to be a fantastic participant. Have a look at (Glenn) McGrath, have a look at (James) Anderson, these guys, their longevity and their expertise having the ability to maintain up for such an extended time period is what separates them from the remainder,” Ponting added.
Regardless of issues over his longevity, Bumrah has returned stronger from accidents, impressing Ponting and the cricketing circuit.
“I’ve stated it for a very long time, he is in all probability been one of the best multi-format bowler there’s been in world cricket for the final 5 – 6 years,” Ponting stated on the ICC assessment.
“There might need been some fears a few years in the past when the accidents are available and ‘would he come again the identical?’, however I believe he is really come again higher,” he added.
“The best technique to all the time get an actual gauge on these gamers is by asking (different) gamers. And while you discuss to opposition batsmen about him (Bumrah) particularly, it is all the time, ‘No, he is a nightmare! You by no means know what is going on to occur.
“One’s going to swing, one’s going to seam, he will bowl an in-swinger, he will bowl an out-swinger,” he continued.
Bumrah had a pivotal position in India’s triumph within the T20 World Cup, taking 15 wickets.
Ponting acknowledged Bumrah’s distinctive efficiency throughout the match.
“If I watch what he did within the T20 World Cup – the tempo remains to be there, there’s nothing that is modified with the accuracy or what he can ship,” Ponting stated.
“The skillset is all the identical. He is getting higher yr on yr. He would rank proper up there.
“Whenever you’ve received that skillset and the consistency that he has, then you are going to be a fantastic participant. Have a look at (Glenn) McGrath, have a look at (James) Anderson, these guys, their longevity and their expertise having the ability to maintain up for such an extended time period is what separates them from the remainder,” Ponting added.
