As wished by every Indian Cricket fanatic, the right-handed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is delivering the goods for the team in an exceptional manner. Recently, he tallied 100 ODI wickets and currently, in a good space, professionally and personally. Meanwhile, there comes the statement, which says that he wants to be grounded.
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s ability to bowl yorkers at will has been a key factor in his team’s progress to the Cricket World Cup semi-finals. For the same, recently, the right-arm pacer credited it to the long hours he spent honing the skill.
Now, Jasprit Bumrah revealed he does not take praise or criticism very seriously. Bumrah, who has as much modesty in him as his extraordinary bowling skills, attributed India’s run to the World Cup semi-finals to team effort after the Indian National Cricket Team beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets.
I focus on my preparation – Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been earning plaudits from all around the cricketing world with many even claiming that he is currently the best white-ball bowler in the world. He showed glimpses of that against Sri Lanka, claiming 3/37 and also becoming the second fastest Indian to 100 wickets during the game.
“Everybody’s had a good run here. It’s been a good campaign for us. Everybody has chipped in with wickets and with the bat. There’s a healthy competition. It’s a good headache to have when everyone’s performing. Everyone’s in good nick. That’s something you love to have to go into a crucial game like next week’s semi-final,” Jasprit Bumrah said.
“I don’t take praise or criticism seriously. The only focus for me is on my preparation, my execution. And also, what I can do for the team. I always focus on all that. As far as the bowling unit is concerned, we are very happy that everyone is among the wickets and everyone is contributing.”
The fast bowler also said that the team has healthy competition for places and its important everyone performs going into the final week of the tournament. All in all, it is going to be a thriller on Tuesday.
As India finished the league stage at the top of the table, they will be taking on Kane Williamson-led New Zealand side in the semifinal of the tournament.