Legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath believes that Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series have kept the five-match contest from becoming one-sided in Australia’s favor.
Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout bowler of the series, taking 30 wickets at an exceptional average of 12.83. Despite his brilliance, India trails 1-2 in the series, largely due to inconsistent batting and ineffective strategies.
Glenn McGrath was attending an event related to his foundation’s cancer awareness campaign and while talking to mediapersons, he said, “He has been a massive part of the Indian team and without him, the series might have been more one-sided and what he does is special.”
McGrath, 54, who was one of the most feared fast bowlers of his era, has been closely following the series. The former cricketer, known for his active involvement in cancer awareness initiatives after losing his wife to the disease in 2008, expressed admiration for Bumrah’s skill with the ball.
While talking about Jasprit Bumrah’s short run-up, McGrath said, “Terrific young guy who has found a way to adapt. Absolutely incredible how he powers into bowl the last few steps.”
The Australian legend also noted similarities between Bumrah’s hyperextension while bowling and his own technique during his playing days. He said, “Got a little bit of hyper extension which I used to have as well. He is coping with it, he has incredible control both ways, guess they are managing him well. I am a massive fan of Jasprit.”
A World Cup winner, McGrath has also worked extensively with the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, where he has observed and mentored emerging Indian fast bowlers. Among them, he has high hopes for Prasidh Krishna and he predicts a bright future for the young pacer.
Glenn McGrath stated, “India, with 1.4 billion people, has absolute passion for the game of cricket. Working with MRF Pace Foundation for the last 12 years, we have Prasidh Krishna, who is in the squad.”
He further said, “He is a good young bowler and I think, they will have a good career ahead of him. There’s no shortage of players and (it is) not just the bowlers but also batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal. What’s good about these young players is they are fearless. We have got Sam Konstas who is similar.”
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