Jasprit Bumrah (AP Picture)
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has heaped reward on India’s bowling assault after their complete 280-run victory over Bangladesh within the first Take a look at in Chennai. India’s pacers, led by Jasprit Bumrah (4/50), Mohammed Siraj (2/30), and Akash Deep (2/19), outclassed Bangladesh’s batting lineup, dismissing them for a meager 149 within the first innings.
Bumrah’s four-wicket haul and Akash Deep’s early breakthroughs, mixed with Siraj’s consistency, left Bangladesh reeling.The dominant efficiency has drawn comparisons from Basit, who likened India’s present tempo assault to Pakistan’s legendary fast-bowling trio of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, and Waqar Younis.
“The Indian bowling unit is so impactful that they’re on the extent with pacers Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, and Waqar Younis. Proper now, Mohammed Shami shouldn’t be even enjoying,” Basit remarked on his YouTube channel.Basit additionally expressed pleasure about India’s rising tempo expertise, significantly 22-year-old Mayank Yadav. The younger speedster impressed in the course of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), clocking the quickest supply of the season at 156.7 kph for Lucknow Tremendous Giants. Basit believes Mayank’s tempo may very well be a game-changer in India’s upcoming Take a look at assignments, particularly towards Australia.
Bumrah’s four-wicket haul and Akash Deep’s early breakthroughs, mixed with Siraj’s consistency, left Bangladesh reeling.The dominant efficiency has drawn comparisons from Basit, who likened India’s present tempo assault to Pakistan’s legendary fast-bowling trio of Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, and Waqar Younis.
“The Indian bowling unit is so impactful that they’re on the extent with pacers Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, and Waqar Younis. Proper now, Mohammed Shami shouldn’t be even enjoying,” Basit remarked on his YouTube channel.Basit additionally expressed pleasure about India’s rising tempo expertise, significantly 22-year-old Mayank Yadav. The younger speedster impressed in the course of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), clocking the quickest supply of the season at 156.7 kph for Lucknow Tremendous Giants. Basit believes Mayank’s tempo may very well be a game-changer in India’s upcoming Take a look at assignments, particularly towards Australia.
“Mayank Yadav’s ball may be very harmful. His bouncer is correct. I want to see him play a Take a look at match in Australia,” Basit stated.
With India’s established pacers performing brilliantly, all eyes will likely be on how the selectors combine budding skills like Mayank Yadav into the squad for future challenges.
