West Indies fast bowling legend Curtly Ambrose heaped rich praise on India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and called himself a fan of the fast bowler. He also said that Bumrah can end up with 400 Test wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the main reasons why the Indian bowling unit has gained rich praises from across the world.
Over a few years, the fast bowling sensation has developed himself as one the finest Test bowlers going around in the cricketing world. The pacer has always been Virat Kohli’s, go-to man. He played a vital role in Indian triumph over Australia down under in both 2018 and 2019.
With Team India set to play the World Test Championship final against New Zealand and a 5-Test series against Joe Root-led side in England, there would be high expectations from the 27-year-old.
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In an interaction with the Curtly & Karishma Show on YouTube, former West Indies pacer Curtly Ambrose said that he’s big of Jasprit Bumrah and called him different from other bowlers.
"India's got a few good fast bowlers. I'm a big fan of Jasprit Bumrah. He's so different from any bowler I have seen. He's so effective and I’m looking forward to him doing really well," Curtly Ambrose told The Curtly & Karishma Show.
Curtly Ambrose, who took 405 wickets in 98 Test matches between 1988 and 2000, said that Jasprit Bumrah could also breach the 400-wicket landmark if he keeps himself fit and performs consistently.
"He is as long as he can remain healthy, fit, and play long enough. He can seam the ball, swing the ball, and bowl great yorkers. He's got a lot in his arsenal. So as long as he can remain in the park for a long period of time, I'm sure he can get up there," he said.
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Ambrose further observed that Bumrah's short run-up puts immense pressure on his body. He advised the pacer to remain fit to manage the strain.
"You know in terms of fast bowling, it's generally about rhythm. So, you need to build a good rhythm before you can deliver. Bumrah has got a very short run up. He walks most of the way and maybe one to two or three jogs before delivery.
“So, it simply means he may be putting a little more strain in his body but if he can remain strong enough, I think he'll be ok. It's just about him staying strong to accompany that short run up. If he can do that, he'll go the distance," he concluded.
Jasprit Bumrah has 83 wickets from 19 Tests so far. If the fast bowler reaches 400 career wickets, he'll be only the second Indian pacer after Kapil Dev to do so.
(The Curtly & Karishma Show Inputs)
