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Star Indian pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, is inching closer to his top form after his impressive return to international cricket, opines former Indian cricketer, Suresh Raina. After a substantial 11-month break from the game due to a back injury, Bumrah made a grand re-entry into international cricket in August 2023. He showcased his impeccable form and significantly strengthened India's stance in the home World Cup that took place in October-November of that year.
Bumrah's prowess was evident in his very first game post-comeback when he bagged two wickets in his initial over against Ireland in a T20I clash. This instant impact underlined his successful recovery and reiterated his importance in the Indian cricketing setup.
The Asia Cup 2023 was another platform for Bumrah to prove his mettle. He was named in the Indian squad and made his debut in the series against arch-rivals Pakistan, contributing a quick 16 off 14 balls. However, the rain played spoilsport, leading to the abandonment of the match. Bumrah's short-lived exit for a match against Nepal was due to personal commitments in Mumbai, making way for Mohammed Shami.
In the Asia Cup, Bumrah's brilliance with the ball was evident as he clinched four wickets across as many matches, with an impressive average of 17.75. Next up, cricket aficionados are eagerly awaiting his performance against Australia in the upcoming three-match series commencing on September 22.
Suresh Raina, in a conversation on JioCinema, praised Bumrah's bowling. Highlighting the pacer's line, speed, and swing, Raina emphasized how Bumrah has fine-tuned his run-up, making it slightly longer, which seems to be working in his favor.
"He has just bowled about 5 or 6 overs till now. Rohit Sharma is with him and monitoring how effective he can be with the new ball. If we want to dismiss Australia's top order, we have Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah for that. The line and speed with which he's bowling, it's swinging fully round the wicket. Even in his run-up, you can see, he has increased it a little bit, but the swing in his finishing line is praiseworthy. He's worked very hard especially with his injuries to his back and knee, after his run-up, the extra four or five yards he's getting for recovery, his speed and swing have come back. The quickness he's gotten with the length of his deliveries is very important," said Raina.
Raina further conjectured that the Australian side would likely focus on playing out Bumrah's overs cautiously. Concluding his observations, Raina confidently stated that Bumrah is almost back to his prime form, making him a player to watch out for.
"Australia's batting lineup is strong, but they'll prioritize eating up Bumrah's overs because he maintains his pace of 140-145. We can see that he has worked really hard and is enjoying it. It looks like he's about to become 'Boom Boom Bumrah' once again," he added.
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