India’s gun pacer Jasprit Bumrah has revealed his mindset when he bowls to a batsman like Steven Smith. Bumrah had an unforgettable One Day International debut when he scalped two wickets and gave away only 40 runs in his quota of 10 overs against Australia. One out of those two wickets was the big wicket of Steven Smith, who was Bumrah’s maiden wicket in the 50-overs version.
Bumrah feels it is imperative to have patience when you are bowling to a good batsman like Steven Smith. The right-arm pacer who has taken giant strides since making his debut in 2016 believes it is crucial to first examine how the pitch is behaving. Consequently, it is imperative to make a strategy according to the pitch.
The best vs best battle is always exciting.
“My first one-day wicket is Steve Smith. There’s no particular way that you get a batsman out. You study what the wicket is doing, then select the best option. What I look to do against any good batsman, is to have patience,” Bumrah said when he was asked how to dismiss Steve Smith while talking to Hindustan Times.
Jasprit Bumrah has been right on the money with his line and length and he has reaped fruits for his hard work. On the other hand, Steven Smith is one of the most consistent batsmen in the game, especially in the Test fold.
Thus, it is always an enthralling contest when Jasprit Bumrah bowls to Steven Smith. However, Bumrah could not bowl to Steven Smith on the 2018-19 tour as the talisman was serving his ball-tampering ban.
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah will be making a comeback into international cricket. Bumrah had missed the home series against South Africa, Bangladesh and the West Indies due to lower back injury. The right-arm pacer will be part of the action between India and Sri Lanka. The first T20I will take place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on 5th January.