IND vs ENG: Cheteshwar Pujara decodes Jasprit Bumrah’s real weapon – and it’s not his action or angle | Cricket News
Without a doubt, Jasprit Bumrah is unique in every sense, in short he is a cheat code.If India has become a force to reckon with overseas, a lot of credit should go to Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian speedster has played 47 Tests and picked up 217 wickets at an average of 19.48.India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who has spent a lot of time fielding while Bumrah bowls, revealed what he believes is the pacer’s biggest strength.“Most people talk about Bumrah’s skills with the ball, his angle or his action, but his biggest strength is often overlooked,” said Pujara in his BBC column.
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“He has a brilliant cricket brain, which comes from his time in the IPL.“There he worked with people like former Sri Lanka bowler Lasith Malinga and has gained the skills to outsmart a batter.“His first instinct is always to bowl his best ball, but if a batter gets in, he knows all of their strengths and weaknesses.“He has taken the skills from white-ball cricket to become the complete Test bowler.”
Pujara also shared one of his favourite moments from India’s tour of England in 2018, when Jasprit Bumrah helped him reach his century.“I was on 96 when he came out at number 11, and I have to admit I did not think I would get there, but he walked in and said, ‘I will defend. I don’t know if I will survive, but I will do my best.’“I ended up finishing on 132 not out as we put on 46 for the last wicket.“That day sums him up – because whether batting or bowling, he is a very competitive cricketer,” said Pujara.
