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In the intense battleground of international cricket, rivalries often overshadow camaraderie, and compliments from opposing players are a rare sight. However, in the ongoing India-England Test series, England’s seamer Ollie Robinson couldn’t help but shower praises on India’s vice-captain and star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Test brilliance and mesmerizing yorker
It is worth mentioning that Bumrah is currently the top-ranked bowler in Test cricket and recently showcased his brilliance in the second Test against England, playing a major role in helping India level the series after losing the opening encounter.
With a stunning performance that included nine wickets, Bumrah’s bowling left both fans and experts in awe, and one delivery that mesmerized cricket enthusiasts around the world in particular was his sensational yorker to clean up Ollie Pope that soon became a talking point, highlighting the ability he possesses to deliver something extraordinary in every match.
Ollie Robinson’s admiration for Jasprit Bumrah and fanboy confession
Robinson, who is yet to make an appearance in the English lineup in the series, revealed his fanboy side in his recent column for Wisden. The English pacer confessed to repeatedly marveling at Bumrah’s skills, declaring him as the best bowler in the world.
Robinson further detailed his awe at Bumrah’s performance in Vizag, acknowledging the unpredictability and brilliance that the India vice-captain brings to each game. The dismissal of Pope with a pinpoint yorker and Ben Foakes with a slower ball added another layer to Robinson’s amazement, leaving him wondering if Bumrah could get any better.
“Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, ‘This bloke’s the best bowler in the world,’ ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, ‘Oh my, this guy’s a joke.’ And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I’m like, ‘Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?’ You watch him and you think, ‘Wow, he’s good.’ And then there’s something else where you think, ‘He’s amazing, can he do anything more?'” Robinson wrote for Wisden.
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Robinson reveals how he and James Anderson strive to be like Bumrah
Reflecting on his conversations with fellow seamer James Anderson, Robinson shared their aspiration to emulate Bumrah’s success in subcontinental conditions. He emphasized the privilege of witnessing Bumrah’s magic on the field and credited him for providing inspiration with his extraordinary skills.
“And as a bowler – Jimmy and I were speaking about it and after the last game – to watch him ply his trade in India is really special because we’re always striving to put on a performance like that in these conditions. He’s really special to watch. Credit to Jasprit – he’s extraordinary. He’s definitely given me food for thought in the way that he bowls over here,” the England pacer revealed.
