Former Australian captain Greg Chappell has lavished praise on Jasprit Bumrah after his match-winning performance in the first Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium, Perth. Jasprit Bumrah, standing in as captain for the injured Rohit Sharma, led India to a thumping 295-run victory, delivering a stunning performance with the ball.
Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spells earned him eight wickets in the match, including a crucial five-wicket haul in the first innings. His standout moment came in the second innings when he bowled Travis Head with what many have called the “ball of the match,” cementing his dominance in the game.
Jasprit Bumrah’s leadership and bowling instilled belief in the Indian team after being dismissed for just 150 runs in the first innings.
While Jasprit Bumrah’s unconventional bowling action has often been a topic of debate, Greg Chappell dismissed these concerns, calling them baseless and damaging to the sport. Writing in the Sydney Morning Herald, Chappell stated, “Please stop this nonsense of questioning Bumrah’s action. It is unique, but it is unequivocally clean. It demeans a champion performer and the game to even bring it up.”
He added, “India’s bowlers, spearheaded by the lethal Jasprit Bumrah, looked sharper and more menacing.”
Greg Chappell urged fans to respect Bumrah’s exceptional contributions to the game instead of undermining him with unwarranted allegations.
At 30 years old, Bumrah continues to prove why he is one of the best in the business. His ability to lead the bowling attack and step up as a captain highlights his importance to Team India in all formats of the game.
