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Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the standout performer of the T20 World Cup 2024, claiming the prestigious “Player of the Tournament” title. His stellar performance saw him clinch 15 crucial wickets, securing the third-highest tally in the competition.
Throughout the tournament, Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess, consistently delivering impactful performances with the ball. In the thrilling final against South Africa, he set the tone early by dismissing Reeza Hendricks. Later in the match, Bumrah returned to further dent South Africa’s hopes by removing Marco Jansen in the crucial 18th over.
Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja, who closely observed Bumrah’s exceptional displays during the T20 World Cup, hailed him as a legendary figure across all three formats of the game.
“In my book, Jasprit Bumrah is a legend in all three formats. There is no one greater who has played all three formats. (Toh aap dekh rahe hai, ek ladka kaha se utha hai, usme confidence nahi tha, uska awkward bowling action hain) So you can see, where this boy came from, he lacked confidence, had an awkward bowling action. He was unfit, but he came back, and now he has made India win the World Cup,” Ramiz Raja said on his YouTube channel.
Bumrah’s dazzling display in the T20 World Cup 2024 has garnered widespread acclaim, highlighted by his exceptional feat of claiming 15 wickets across eight matches, all while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 4.17. His knack for delivering under pressure proved to be his greatest asset throughout the tournament.
Former PCB Chairman also lauded Bumrah for his remarkable resurgence from injury setbacks. Having missed both the 2022 Asia Cup and T20 World Cup 2022 due to injury, he staged a triumphant comeback during the ODI World Cup 2023. Moreover, Bumrah’s ability to dispel retirement speculations further underscores his commitment to the sport and his enduring passion for cricket.
T20I Retirement Is A Long Way Away: Jasprit Bumrah
“It’s (my retirement) a long way away. I have just started. Hopefully, it is far away now” said Bumrah.
Amidst the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20I cricket, Jasprit Bumrah’s stance on retirement has surfaced. Rohit bid farewell as the only player to clinch the T20 World Cup both as a player and captain, while Kohli finally secured a T20 World Cup title to adorn his illustrious career.
In the wake of these developments, there are indications that Bumrah, along with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will be rested for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. The trio is eyeing a return during the Test series against Bangladesh.
India’s upcoming tour itinerary includes three ODIs and three T20Is against Sri Lanka from July 27 to August 27. Subsequently, Bangladesh will tour India for two Tests and three ODIs scheduled from September 19 to October 12. Following this, India will host New Zealand for three Tests from October 16 to November 5. The calendar further includes a series against South Africa, comprising four T20Is from November 8 to 15, before embarking on a five-match Test series in Australia starting November 22.
Bumrah’s pivotal role will be crucial for India’s campaign, starting with the series against Bangladesh.
