Pakistan veteran Wasim Akram has praised Jasprit Bumrah as a modern day ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 starting on 9 September in the United Arab Emirates. The former Pakistan fast bowler has not only praised Jasprit Bumrah’s extraordinary skills, but the way India has carefully managed its leading bowler to ensure longevity and consecutive match winning performances.
With his unique action and explosive motion, Bumrah has redefined the fast bowling in an era where batsmen dominate all three forms of the game.
Jasprit Bumrah is a world class bowler: Wasim Akram
Akram said that the modern era bowlers are in a continuous attack due to the rise of T20 cricket and the aggressive mentality in the ODIs.
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Despite these challenges, the Indian fast bowler continues to exclude world -class batsmen with his tireless precision and diversity, making him one of the deadliest bowlers of modern cricket.
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Wasim Akram said the show Hasna Manna but said: “Jasprit Bumrah is a world class bowler, there is no doubt.
Wasim Akram refused to compare ages, Jaspreet Bumrah’s talent
The legendary fast bowlers were also against comparing different ages, and boldly claimed that Bumrah’s achievements are worth more credits than them. Akram said, “No one should compare the ERA. He is a right -hand fast bowler; I was a hurry of a left hand. I have seen a debate on social media, but neither care nor care nor I am a modern great. I did my work in my time, but he is very influential.”
Speaking about the challenges of modern cricket, Akram said, “In the 90s, there was no T20. In Odis, the batsmen often abandoned bad balls, but still have good balls in the tests. These days there is a lot of pressure on the bowlers. Jasprit is more likely to choose the wickets.
Wasim Akram slam the two-level WTC scheme, warned of damage to global test cricket
Akram also issued a strong warning against the proposed Two-Tier World Test Championship system. He argued that separating teams like Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh in another division will increase their Test cricket rather than improving them.
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He signed, saying, “If Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh continue to play with each other, how will they improve? I do not agree with two-level systems. Test cricket needs quality teams. Associate teams have no meaning to test their first class structure before developing their first class structure.”
Jasprit Bumrah and others clean the pre-seasons fitness checks in Bangalore
Meanwhile, Indian cricket has got a positive start for the new season, every player has approved the pre-season fitness test at the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bangalore. In the weekend, all Indian players successfully passed several assessments.
The tests consisted of yo-yo drill and DXA scans, which provide a wide look at the body’s structure and strength levels. Those who passed all the tests were Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Sirj, Yashsvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur.
They are all ready for the upcoming season as the upcoming Asia Cup starts on 9 September in the UAE in the Blue Gear Up for 2025.
