AB de Villiers, the former South African cricketer, expressed his admiration for Jasprit Bumrah‘s exceptional bowling performance in the second Test against England. He was so impressed that he even praised the Indian pacer in Hindi. Jasprit Bumrah has silenced all of his critics by performing exceedingly well.
Following Jasprit Bumrah’s his remarkable six-wicket haul in the first innings, Bumrah continued his stellar performance by claiming three more wickets in the second innings, ultimately contributing significantly to India’s comprehensive victory by 106 runs.
What a bowler Jasprit Bumrah!- AB de Villiers
In a YouTube video on his channel, AB de Villiers shared his thoughts on Jasprit Bumrah’s stellar performance and highlighted the contributions of other bowlers in India’s victory.
“Bumrah shaandar bowling karta hai (Bumrah bowls brilliantly). What a bowler Jasprit Bumrah! He outbowled other Indian bowlers, but I feel the others took their turn and it was hunting in packs. Their figures don’t look great, yes. But they did play a role in setting up for him. It is not an individual sport and this is what I like about this Indian attack,”
AB de Villiers also emphasized Jasprit Bumrah’s proficiency in bowling yorkers across different formats, he added,
“That is certainly his (Bumrah) weapon across all the formats he plays in. Playing against him, I would always think of the yorker as his stock threat or main threat. Even in Tests, he picks a lot of wickets with that,”
Jasprit Bumrah has ascended to the summit of the ICC men’s Test bowling rankings, securing the coveted position as the new No.1 Test bowler. This remarkable achievement not only underscores his prowess in the longest format but also elevates him to an exclusive club, as he becomes the first bowler in cricket history to claim the top spot across all formats at least once.
What a great statement by India!– AB de Villiers on India’s Victory in the Vizag Test
AB de Villiers expressed his delight at witnessing India’s resilient comeback following a heart-wrenching 28-run loss in Hyderabad. He remarked on the team’s remarkable ability to bounce back,
“What a great statement by India, wiping off the disappointment of that defeat and making a comeback. That is a sign of a great team, a team that has fighting spirit. This is as comprehensive as it gets,”
AB de Villiers expressed optimism that India has recognized the strategic advantage of preparing pitches conducive to turn, thereby narrowing the gap in bowling quality between themselves and England. He explained,
“On a better pitch, India plays better. Once it is dust bowls and it spins all over the place, you do bring the opposing team into the encounter and that’s what you don’t want. Give wickets that deteriorate naturally over the course of the game and that’s where India’s bowlers shine the best,”
The upcoming third Test between India and England is scheduled to commence on February 15 in Rajkot. There is speculation regarding whether India will rest Jasprit Bumrah for this match to manage his workload effectively.