Jasprit Bumrah was regarded by former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis as the most difficult bowler he has ever encountered. In a hilarious addition, he expressed his desire that the star Indian speedster will never again play in South Africa’s domestic franchise league, the SA20.
After dominating opposing teams over the years with his unwavering consistency, Bumrah has made a name for himself as one of the greatest all-format bowlers in contemporary cricket. Bumrah has had multiple injuries throughout his career, just like the majority of fast bowlers. But as he continues to create his legacy in series after series, none of them have been able to break his spirit.
In both the Indian Premier League and international cricket, du Plessis has faced Bumrah multiple times over his remarkable career. The hitter for the Delhi Capitals has grown to like his Mumbai Indians adversary as a result of their fierce on-field encounters.
“Bumrah is the most formidable bowler on the planet.”
“I hope we don’t see him in SA20,” remarked du Plessis, captain of the Johannesburg Super Kings, during the SA20 India Day celebration in Mumbai.
During the two-match Test series against South Africa, Bumrah is expected to play, with the opening match taking place at Kolkata’s famed Eden Gardens. On Friday, November 14, the series begins. Sourav Ganguly, head of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), claims that the Test is sold out. This week, a substantial number of fans have travelled to the Eden Gardens to watch Shubman Gill and company train.
It is anticipated that Bumrah would be crucial to the Test series. With 23 wickets from six Test matches this year at an average of 23.43 and a strike rate of 47.3, he has been in outstanding form. Two five-wicket hauls are also included in this. Additionally, the right-arm pacer has a stellar record against the Proteas, taking 38 wickets at a strike rate of 41.9 and an average of 20.76 in eight games.
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