‘His presence in the World Cup will make India…’ – Former West Indies legend decodes Jasprit Bumrah’s role in ODI World Cup 2023
Jasprit Bumrah (Source: Twitter)
With a wicket on his second delivery, star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to international cricket with a bang. Bumrah led India in the three-match T20I series against Ireland- where the visitors won 2-0- after being out from action for nearly 11 months. His return was crucial for the Men in Blue ahead of the marquee events, including the Asia Cup 2023 and the ODI World Cup 2023.
Curtly Ambrose discussed the upcoming Cricket World Cup in India and the return of Indian bowler Bumrah, claiming that his presence will make India favourites in the event at home and advising him to gradually increase his speed.
He will bowl at the death: Curtly Ambrose
“Jasprit Bumrah is a fine bowler and as he returns to the Indian team it will add a lot of depth and variety to the Indian attack. And his presence in the World Cup will make India favourites. He will bowl at the death and that’s what you need. Having said that, a comeback is never easy. Jasprit should go a little slow in the early stages. My advice to him will be to go gradually. If he starts to bowl full steam in every match it is not the best way to go about it,” said Ambrose while speaking on the “Backstage With Boria” show.
“He should give himself time to get back to full pace and take it a little slow on his return. That is how he can get back to his best. However much he bowls in training, match situations are different and in matches, he should not rush himself to bowl like he used to. Once he has a few matches under his belt, he can do what he used to do before the injury,” the West Indies legend added.
He believes Bumrah is a versatile bowler as he has the ability to bowl in any situation of the game. The 59-year-old went on to compare him with the former India skipper and batting maestro, Virat Kohli. Ambrose added, “He makes you the favourites in the World Cup. He will bowl in every situation whenever his team needs him. He is the equivalent of Virat Kohli in the Indian bowling unit.”
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