jasprit bumrah‘s meteoric rise redefined the bowling legacy of Indian cricket. Known for his extraordinary movement, deadly yorkers and unmatched consistency, Bumrah is not only considered India’s most dangerous bowler but also one of the greatest in world cricket. His ability to perform in all conditions and formats has made him an invaluable asset to the Indian team. From turning games on their heads to performing under pressure, Bumrah’s contributions have been instrumental in India’s success on the global stage.
Sourav calls Ganguly the second best bowler after Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah is undeniably the best former Indian captain right now Sourav Ganguly recently highlighted another bowler whom he considers second best after Bumrah. He expressed his pleasure to see Ganguly Muhammad Shami Back to his fitness considering him the best bowler in India after Jasprit Bumrah.
Ganguly admitted that Shami may be feeling some nerves returning to international cricket after a long layoff due to a knee injury. However, the former skipper highlighted the positive side of Shami’s comeback, noting that his extensive involvement in domestic cricket for Bengal has helped him regain his rhythm and prepare for the challenges of the upcoming matches.
“I am happy to see Shami whistle because I think he is the best bowler in the country after Jasprit Bumrah. I know he will be a bit nervous because he is playing cricket after a long time, especially with a knee injury, but the good thing is that he has batted a lot for Bengal in domestic cricket and that will help him in the upcoming matches. “ Ganguly said at a private function in Kolkata.
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A big positive for Indian cricket
It should be noted that Shami’s return to the Indian team is a significant boost for the team’s pace attack. Since playing in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia in Ahmedabad, Shami has been out for nearly a year due to an ankle surgery. his rehabilitation through internal tournaments such as Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy and Vijay Hazare trophy helped him regain his rhythm and get him recalled to the national team. Shami’s experience and skill will be crucial for India as they look to build a formidable bowling line-up alongside Bumrah for the tasks ahead, especially Champions Cup 2025.
