Ahead of the five-match Test series between India and England, Jasprit Bumrah has now reacted to Kohli’s statement. The star pacer has shared a raw and realistic view on what his former Indian captain’s remark means for today's cricketers, especially fast bowlers.
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Jasprit Bumrah told Dinesh Karthik on Star Sports, “It is up to the individual. They have one career, and bowlers don’t hide behind a bat. A lot of strain is put on the body. You have a family to take care of and earn money. If sometimes their bodies don’t allow them to play red-ball cricket and they still want to contribute, it is better to be smarter.”
Test cricket is the purest format, but everybody is different: Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah explained, “Everybody is different. I grew up watching Test cricket, which is the pinnacle for me. I judge myself based on performances in the longest format. The current generation is different. T20 cricket is there, and you have got different leagues.
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Like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah encourages younger generation to embrace Test cricket
But at the same time, the Indian pacer has accepted that the modern game offers many paths like T20 leagues, ODI cricket, and several franchise tournaments like T10 leagues, and players now pick those opportunities that are best for their fitness and financial security.
He signed off by saying, “Like Virat Kohli said, you will earn respect by competing in this format. I will encourage young cricketers to play Test cricket and earn respect. If you want respect across the globe, red-ball cricket should be your motivation. If you like fast cricket, T20 and ODI cricket are the way forward.”
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