Currently competing within the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the star pacer has amassed a formidable 185 Test wickets in simply 42 Test matches.
Shoaib Akhtar not too long ago mentioned Jasprit Bumrah’s standing in Test cricket and raised considerations about his long-term success within the format. Akhtar recommended that Bumrah may have to improve his tempo to stay aggressive with the pink ball.
Despite Bumrah’s spectacular Test common of 20.01 and his status as a flexible cricketer throughout all codecs, Akhtar hinted that Bumrah may probably think about stepping away from Test cricket sooner or later.
During an look on The Nakash Khan Show podcast, the previous Pakistani quick bowler shared his ideas on the matter.
“Very good fast bowler for shorter formats and one-dayers, because he understands the length. I think he does a great job in death overs, in powerplay and he can swing the ball both ways.”
“But you know, in Test cricket, you have to bowl longer spells. You need pace because the batters aren’t trying to hit you,” continued Akhtar. “Length becomes irrelevant. You struggle if the ball doesn’t seam or reverse along with that lack of pace. When you start struggling, then people start questioning.”
Currently competing within the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah has amassed a formidable 185 Test wickets in simply 42 Test matches. Remarkably, just one different participant has achieved extra Test wickets at a superior common than the proficient Indian seamer. Akhtar has acknowledged Bumrah’s potential to turn out to be a top-quality seamer. However, he additionally highlighted considerations relating to Bumrah’s health, which may probably hinder his means to maintain a profitable and enduring profession in Test cricket.
“I think he is good enough to take wickets in Test cricket. Although he didn’t do much in the Test series against New Zealand, it happens,” stated Akhtar. “But if he wants to continue playing Test cricket, he has to increase the pace. With the injection of increasing pace, he has a high risk of getting injured. If I was him, I would have stuck to shorter formats.”
“It only depends on how I feel. If I’m feeling good, okay, I’ll go out there, I’ll bend my back, make sure I take wickets for the team in Test matches. That is fine with me but he has to look after himself, because he wants to play the IPL, he wants to play ODIs, he wants to play Test matches as well,” stated Akhtar.
The Pakistani quick bowler wrapped up his dialogue on Bumrah with a touch of optimism relating to his standing within the sport. “He’s a great asset for world cricket and we need to make sure we don’t destroy him, in terms of looking after him more,” concluded Akhtar.
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