Bumrah captained India in the absence of Rohit Sharma during the first Test of the ongoing series in Australia. The visiting team secured an emphatic 295-run victory to take a 1-0 lead. Rohit returned to captain in the second Test but suffered a heavy 10-wicket loss in the day and night match in Adelaide.
“He’ll (Bumrah) do a very good job. In Perth, he used himself properly. Captaincy-wise, the way he set the fields, you couldn’t fault him," Border was quoted as saying by The Times of India.
He’s Always Got That Smile on His Face - Allan Border
Allan Border highlighted the challenges of having a fast bowler as captain. He stated that a bowler usually takes a break after delivering an over, but as captain, they need to stay in the game. Border added that Jasprit Bumrah handled this demanding role well.
Bumrah has been exceptional in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 21 wickets in three Tests at an average of 10.90, including two five-wicket hauls. Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is the second-leading wicket-taker in the series with 14 scalps from three matches.
Bumrah's Release Points Set Him Apart from Other Bowlers - Allan Border
“Bumrah, these days, is on that pedestal. His wrists, his release points are different to other bowlers. Because of that hyperextension, he’s releasing the ball a foot further down than other bowlers. He’s got a unique shuffling run-up, and then the snap of these wrists, he’s amazing. Being different, plus having that skill, it’s a whole different level of difficulty for the batsman," he said.
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