IND v BAN 2024: “He is the gift that keeps giving…,” Karthik heaps praise on Bumrah’s heroics vs Bangladesh

Jasprit Bumrah finished the series as the joint-highest wicket-taker.

Jasprit Bumrah | Getty

Widely regarded as the best fast bowler in the world across formats, Jasprit Bumrah played a key role in India’s 2-0 victory over Bangladesh in the just-concluded home Test series.

Bumrah stood at the top as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 11 scalps to his name. While the right-arm quick picked up five wickets in the series opener in Chennai, he returned with six scalps in the second Test in Kanpur.

Lauding the ace pacer, former wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik said that Bumrah is the problem solver for the India team, be it any situation and is the biggest asset for skipper Rohit Sharma.

"He is the gift that keeps giving for Indian cricket. You can see how much the players value him as well. Rohit Sharma, I think he has kept it very simple. When in doubt, call Jasprit Bumrah. If he has any problems in life, I hope Rohit Sharma doesn't end up calling Jasprit Bumrah to be the problem solver for that as well. But literally, that's how he has used Jasprit Bumrah. Under pressure -- Jasprit Bumrah," Karthik told Cricbuzz.

"Twice in two days, he has bowled absolute jaffas to Mehidy Hasan. It was so good to see Bumrah reverse swing the ball. Just the sight he is able to produce for the fans. Brilliant. Outstanding cricketer," he added.

Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance in the Bangladesh series helped him regain the pole position in the ICC Test bowling rankings.

The Indian pace spearhead replaced teammate Ravichandran Ashwin - Player of the Series against Bangladesh - at the top of the chart. Spinner Ravindra Jadeja also retained his sixth spot, while fellow spinner Kuldeep Yadav stayed in 16th.

 
 

By Salman Anjum - 02 Oct, 2024

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