Arguably India’s most prolific pacer in the limited over format currently, Jasprit Bumrah holds the key of India’s bowling attack, certainly when it comes to T20 cricket. We all saw how much India missed Bumrah’s presence in the Asia Cup. India’s bowling attack without Bumrah looked like an attack without having the teeth. Bumrah provides some express pace with swing in the powerplay overs alongside some crucial overs with his variations at the death.
Jasprit Bumrah has been a key figure behind the success of his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians for their 5 titles. In Australia’s pace friendly bouncy pitches, Bumrah is an irreplaceable option for this Indian side. Although he has got some 5-fers in the IPL but he is yet to pick up one in the International circuit for his country.
Why Jasprit Bumrah is so important for India in T20 World Cup 2022?
The upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia will throw some major challenges for the Indian side. Without Jasprit Bumrah, India’s bowling will lack some major T20 experience under pressure when the situation will demand.
What is wrong with Team India’s fast bowling before T20 World Cup 2022?
The Men In Blue have got experienced pacers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami. But they can’t rely on them when it comes to consistency in T20 cricket. Bumrah has got all the variations that need for a world class T20 pacer who will be hungry in Australia’s pace friendly bouncy surfaces.
Why was Jasprit Bumrah not playing T20Is?
Bumrah was out-of-action, not just from this format, but all 3. He was injured and it took him quite some to recover. Due to this, the pacer missed the Asia Cup too. He is now back to regular cricket, though it seems that he is rusty, as we saw against Australia in the final T20 of the 3-match series, where he gave away 50 runs in his full quota of 4 overs.
Is Jasprit Bumrah fit for T20 World Cup 2022?
Jasprit Bumrah is part of the T20 World Cup squad. As of now, he is slowing regaining full fitness and will want to find his best form soon. The Indian pace attack has been all over the place in recent times and the Mumbai Indians’ star is their best hope of winning the World Cup.
Some interesting stats of Bumrah in his T20I career –
How many T20 matches has Jasprit Bumrah played?
- Bumrah played 59 T20I matches for India and he has got 70 wickets with an average of just 20.23.
Who is the highest wicket taker for India in T20Is?
- Bumrah is the 3rd highest wicket-taker for India behind Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, both are on 85 wickets.
Who has the best economy for India in T20Is?
- Bumrah’s T20I economy rate of 6.62 is the best among Indian bowlers. He is followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar in second place, who has an economy of 7.03 in T20s now.
