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During the T20 World Cup 2024, logistical challenges have been prevalent throughout the tournament. Recently, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was queried about the brief interval between the semi-final and final matches. Surprisingly, he expressed no concerns about the situation.
Speaking to ICC presenter and his wife Sanjana Ganesan on the eve of the final clash between India and South Africa, Bumrah described the short turnaround time as a blessing in disguise. He emphasized that having less time prevents overthinking and complexity in planning, which he sees as advantageous.
“It is a good thing sometimes when you don’t have a lot of time to overplan or confuse yourself or complicate things. So you know, you are straight on the flight, rest and recover and no time to think and no complications,” Bumrah said.
In light of the tight schedule, India opted to forego their practice session before the final.
Jasprit Bumrah has been outstanding throughout the tournament, showcasing his prowess with 13 wickets from 7 matches at an impressive average of 8.15 and an economy rate of 4.12. His capabilities will face a stern challenge against South Africa’s formidable middle-order, boasting power hitters such as David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and Tristan Stubbs.
Jasprit Bumrah praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy, highlighting how he allows players the freedom to express themselves on the field.
“Rohit Sharma has been absolutely phenomenal. Even in the previous World Cup you know, he has been proactive, he gives a lot of freedom to his players, he lets the players express themselves. When he feels the right time, he shares his own experience during the match. So ya, it feels really great and I feel very happy playing under him and the confidence of the group is also very high,” The 30-year-old added.
Rohit Sharma has excelled both as a captain and a batsman throughout the T20 World Cup 2024. He leads India’s run-scoring charts and ranks third overall in the tournament. His captaincy has been marked by astute bowling changes and effective field placements, contributing significantly to India’s success.
The final showdown of the T20 World Cup 2024 between India and South Africa is scheduled for June 29 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Both teams enter the final as undefeated contenders, promising an exhilarating clash between two teams in peak form.
