After Jasprit Bumrah announced himself as the fittest cricket player, Ravichandran Ashwin blasted detractors for their remarks about the latter. The pacer’s ability to bowl fast and win games for the Indian National Cricket Team was also praised by Ashwin. Bumrah received high acclaim from Zaheer Khan, who ranks second on the list. He said that Bumrah would continue breaking records and that he better deserves the title of greatest bowler in the world—at least among fast bowlers.
In the first Test innings, Jasprit Bumrah helped India crush Bangladesh for just 149 runs, giving them a commanding advantage of 227 runs. He became the fourth player in the history of international cricket to reach 400 wickets with four wickets. Only a few players—Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Zaheer Khan, Javagal Srinath, and Kapil Dev—share this incredible accomplishment.
Ashwin Defends Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah’s response to the topic ‘India’s fittest cricketer’ during a promotional event stirred controversy on social media. Some fans disagreed with Bumrah, suggesting he should have used Virat Kohli‘s name. A few even criticized Bumrah for not identifying Kohli in his response. On the other hand, Ashwin addressed Jasprit Bumrah’s workload worries, saying it has been incredible to watch the fast bowler heal from his long-standing back injury issues and return to his best, routinely clocking speeds of 145 kph or higher.
Ashwin compared a fast bowler to a ‘tipper lorry’, emphasizing the wear and tear they endure, particularly while bowling in hot and humid weather.
“Why do you want to make this thing big? Jasprit Burmrah is a fast bowler who clocks 145 kph in the scorching heat, slogs so hard. He is the crowned jewel of Indian cricket.” Ashwin said in a show “Tell me one thing: Has any fast bowler after Kapil Dev become as big? Bumrah comes and wins you matches.”
Bumrah is India’s Kohinoor
According to Zaheer, bowlers of elite caliber, such as Jasprit Bumrah, are unable to play on the pitch. He claimed their mindset is knowing how to get wickets in unfavorable circumstances. “Fast bowling player Jasprit Bumrah averages 145 kmph. Both the Kohinoor diamond and the crown gem of Indian cricket are this man. He is free to express himself. After Kapil Dev, Bumrah is the best pacer in India,” Zaheer declared.
Due to stress fracture surgery, Jasprit Bumrah could not participate in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Bumrah’s return was delayed owing to another strain. Bumrah was questioned about his ability to manage his workload, and he was forced to skip IPL 2023. However, the Mumbai Indians’ last bowler defied his critics with a remarkable recovery in late 2023, playing an important part in India’s journey to the ODI World Cup final.
Bumrah was important in India’s second T20 World Cup victory, which came earlier this year in the West Indies and the United States. Ashwin and Bumrah led India’s bowling assault in the just-finished first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets in the first innings and Ashwin six in the second, as India won by 280 runs.
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