WATCH – Jasprit Bumrah imitates Anil Kumble’s bowling action in nets, spin legend reacts

Jasprit Bumrah is currently gearing up for the four-Test series against England.

By Salman Anjum - 31 Jan, 2021

India speedster Jasprit Bumrah has come a long way after his international debut in January 2016. He currently holds the No. 3 position in ICC ODI rankings for bowlers and occupies the 9th spot in Test bowling rankings.

Bumrah has represented India in 17 Tests so far, taking 79 wickets at a phenomenal average of 21.59 with 5 five-wicket hauls. In 67 ODIs, he has picked up 108 wickets at an impressive average of 25.33 while his T20I record reads – 59 scalps from 49 games at an economy rate of 6.67.

Bumrah is currently gearing up for the four-Test series against England at home, starting February 5 in Chennai.

BCCI on Saturday (January 30), shared a clip of the fast bowler emulating the action of legendary Anil Kumble in the nets and he pretty much nailed it.

Taking to Twitter, BCCI wrote: "We have all seen @Jaspritbumrah93's fiery yorkers and sharp bouncers. Here's presenting a never-seen-before version of the fast bowler. Boom tries to emulate the legendary @anilkumble1074's bowling action and pretty much nails it."

Kumble was also left impressed by Bumrah’s imitation of his bowling action.

"Well done Boom. Pretty close. You are an inspiration to the next generation of young fast bowlers who are imitating your style. Best wishes for the upcoming series," Kumble replied to BCCI's tweet.

Anil Kumble, who bid adieu to international cricket in 2008, has 619 wickets to his name in Tests. He has the third-highest number of wickets (619) in the longest format of the game, only behind Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Australia's Shane Warne (708).

By Salman Anjum - 31 Jan, 2021

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