India’s Jasprit Bumrah holds up the ball as he leaves the field after taking the five wickets during play on the last day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Former Australia player Darren Lehmann showered praise on Jasprit Bumrah, equating the pacer’s impact in the ongoing Border Gavaskar series with bowling greats of yesteryears.
“I presume he (Bumrah) is the next captain when Rohit finishes. He did a really good job in Perth. He is the best bowler I have ever seen live. I have seen Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath and all but I have not seen a bowler have impact like him in a single series like Jasprit Bumrah has since Mitchell Johnson in 2013-14 Ashes win,” Lehmann said to PTI.
“This is very similar as Bumrah already has 30 wickets. He has been outstanding to watch. He will do well when he gets a chance to lead India,” he added.
Bumrah has been the standout performer in an under-fire Indian lineup, having already notched up 30 wickets in the ongoing series against Australia.
The ex-Australia coach also said that even after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli call it a day, Indian cricket will still be in good hands.
“Look whenever they decide to give it away and whatever happens in next few days they have been great players for India over a long period of time,” he said.
“Now actually we see younger players starting to step up for India and play well at next level. There is so much depth in Indian cricket I won’t worry too much. Whenever these two guys decide to retire, there are so many talented youngsters that Indian cricket will be in good stead,” the former 2-time World Cup winner added.
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