Jasprit Bumrah would’ve even troubled Sir Don Bradman, says Adam Gilchrist
Former Australia wicketkeeper batter Adam Gilchrist has showered large reward on India quick bowler Jasprit Bumrah, saying he would’ve even troubled legendary Sir Don Bradman. Bumrah grabbed the eye of the complete cricketing fraternity together with his sensational performances in 2024 as he first performed a serious position in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph and in addition troubled the opposition together with his deadly bowling in Check cricket.
Bumrah was just lately adjudged Participant of the Collection within the five-match Check collection in opposition to Australia ending as the best wicket-taker with 32 wickets from 5 matches. Just lately, Gilchrist reserved particular reward for the India quick bowler, mentioning that he would’ve made life hell even for the legendary Sir Don Bradman. He additionally stated that Bradman’s common of 99.94 would’ve been massively affected had he confronted Bumrah.
“I’m not score him, no quantity befitting what he’s in world sport. He would have ripped on Bradman’s peak within the matter of balls. It will have been a lot additional south of 99 [Bradman’s batting average ] that he sits at. You can’t have a reward that’s excessive sufficient for him,” Gilchrist stated on the Membership Prairie Fireplace podcast.
Bumrah started the collection with a Participant of the Match efficiency in Perth as he led India to an enormous 295-run victory together with his match figures of 8/72. He additional picked up 9 wickets every in Brisbane (9/94) and Melbourne (9/156) to provide a tricky time to the Australian batters.
Bumrah holds greatest ever score by an Indian bowler in Check rankings
His magnificent efficiency has additionally made him climb to the highest of the ICC Check rankings for bowlers, the place he now holds the highest-ever scores registered by an Indian bowler (908 scores).
Nevertheless, his magnificent collection in Australia got here to a tragic finish as he injured himself halfway by the fifth Check in Sydney and opted to not bowl within the match from Day 2 onwards. His unexpected harm has additionally put him doubtful for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as he’s been requested to report back to the Nationwide Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru by the BCCI (Board of Management for Cricket in India).
