Indian premier bowler Jasprit Bumrah had a bad time during the recently-held third T20I match in Hamilton. He was thrashed by Kiwis skipper, Kane Williamson. Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar suggested the yorker King make the most use of his crease to ‘create different angles’. And as always, his comment on social media invited trollers.
Jasprit Bumrah’s off day:
In the first two T20I matches, Bumrah had the best bowling figures though Eden Park had small boundaries. While in Hamilton, the speedster had a bad day against the visitors. He conceded 45 runs in four overs at an economy of 11.2.
However, Kohli handed over the ball to Bumrah, who had an off day. The pacer went on to concede 17 runs in the one-over eliminator. Though the visitors chased the target as Rohit Sharma struck two sixes off two balls to take India to a thrilling T20I series win.
Besides, it brought a lot of discussion on whether Bumrah should be chosen for the responsibility. And a day after the win, Sanjay Manjrekar took to Twitter to offer a piece of advice to Bumrah.
He wrote: “Watched that super over from Bumrah. He is such a fabulous bowler but he could use the crease a little more to create different delivery angles.”
Jasprit Bumrah is a fabulous bowler: Sanjay Manjrekar
Watched that super over from Bumrah. He is such a fabulous bowler but he could use the crease a little more to create different delivery angles. #INDvsNZ
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 30, 2020
His tweet pushed cricket fanatics to troll him. Just after he tweeted, the fans started making fun of him.
Here are some of the reactions:
You giving tips to Bumrah????? So you are the one who gave some tips to him before last match?
— RishiVardhan (@RishivardhanK) January 30, 2020
Heard Sanjay's commentary. He is such a fabulous commentator, but he could use the mute button on his microphone to create different (better) experience
— Jay (@mehta_jay27) January 30, 2020
Sanjay Manjjrekar of 2019 is back at 2020. Why Sanjay? I think getting mass abuse is your passion
— Subhamoy (@Subhamo02129975) January 30, 2020
Bumrah after reading manjrekar's tweet pic.twitter.com/9Vt5b78ZKF
— Saksham Varshney (@Sakshamvarshn16) January 30, 2020
Stop it, you were an average player..
— karthik (@karthikstwts) January 30, 2020
— Jetha Claus (@jethyanand) January 30, 2020
Please also gave same advice to the bowlers for other countries so everyone feel same harassment
?— Chan Pal Singh (@ChanPalSingh1) January 30, 2020
1 bad day and even average players of their time become advisors to worlds best. Not implying that its bad to give advice, its just the credibility of the source of advice. I find it funny! ?
— Ankit Gupta (@agupta2708) January 30, 2020
Of course you'd know better with all the (super) overs you've bowled ?
— DeVilwickrama? (@cricketrasika) January 30, 2020
@sanjaymanjrekar, are u a glutton for punishment? Confounded,if you stay in ur box, it would actually be positive, these comments are way out!
— Dr. Srikanth Sundararajan (@SundarSrik) January 30, 2020