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In recent years, bowling has undergone a significant transformation in modern-day cricket. With advancements in technology and analytics, bowlers now have access to detailed data on opponents’ strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to strategize and execute precise deliveries.
Innovations in training, fitness, and biomechanics have also contributed to enhancing bowlers’ abilities, enabling them to maintain speed and accuracy consistently. The advent of T20 cricket has further pushed bowlers to develop new skills and variations, making the art of bowling more dynamic and exciting.
Finest bowlers in contemporary cricket
The current era boasts some of the finest bowlers in cricket, who have consistently delivered exceptional performances across formats. These bowlers are recognized for their remarkable skills and consistency, contributing significantly to their teams’ successes. Notable among them are India’s Jasprit Bumrah, known for his deadly yorkers and pinpoint accuracy, and Australia’s Pat Cummins, who excels in both Test and limited-overs formats with his pace and consistency.
England’s Jofra Archer is celebrated for his blistering pace and accuracy, while Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan has made a name for himself with his exceptional leg-spin in T20 cricket. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada continues to impress with his pace and ability to take crucial wickets. This generation of bowlers continues to set new benchmarks and inspire future talents in the sport.
MS Dhoni names his pick
Speaking about the finest bowlers of the current era, legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has recently revealed his pick. The veteran stumper named Bumrah as his favourite bowler in the world. Dhoni expressed his admiration for Bumrah’s exceptional bowling prowess, highlighting the speedster’s pivotal role in India’s victorious campaign in the T20 World Cup 2024. Dhoni refrained from picking a favourite batter, stating that India has no dearth of batting talent, with each player impressing him equally.
“Current favourite, it’s easy to pick a bowler since Bumrah is there. It’s difficult to pick a batter because we have several good batters but that doesn’t mean bowlers aren’t good. It’s difficult to pick one among batters as whomever I see batting, he looks the best but then I see someone else he also looks great. As long as team India are doing fine, I don’t want to pick a batter but I hope they will keep scoring runs. However, I have picked my favourite bowler,” said Dhoni at an event.
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Phenomenal performance in T20 World Cup 2024
Bumrah’s outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 was instrumental in India’s triumph. Bumrah was adjudged Player of the Tournament, becoming only the second Indian to receive this accolade after Virat Kohli, who won it twice in 2014 and 2016. The Ahmedabad-born cricketer finished as the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament, with 15 wickets from eight innings at an average of 8.46 and an economy of 4.17.
Bumrah also registered the lowest economy rate by a bowler in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, with a minimum of five matches played. His best performance came against Afghanistan, where he delivered a mesmerizing spell, picking up 3/7 in four overs. His ability to deliver under pressure and his mastery of death bowling have solidified his position as one of the finest bowlers in modern-day cricket.
With Dhoni’s endorsement and his stellar performances, Bumrah continues to inspire and set new benchmarks in the world of cricket.
