Ollie Robinson was effusive in his admiration for Jasprit Bumrah’s performance during the Visakhapatnam Test, particularly highlighting his dismissals of Ollie Pope and Ben Foakes. Robinson, England’s pacer, couldn’t contain his excitement, hailing Bumrah as the “best in the world” ahead of the 3rd India vs. England Test in Rajkot.
Bumrah’s stellar performance in Visakhapatnam, where he claimed figures of 6/45 and 3/46 in the first and second innings respectively, played a pivotal role in India’s victory by 106 runs. This extraordinary display earned Bumrah the Player of the Match title, overshadowing even his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a remarkable 209 runs.
Bumrah’s excellence extended beyond the match, as he surpassed Ravichandran Ashwin to become the top-ranked bowler globally, a historic achievement for an Indian pacer. Robinson was left in awe of Bumrah’s skill, particularly his delivery techniques, exemplified by his yorker to dismiss Pope and a slower delivery to send Foakes packing. Both dismissals were lauded, with Bumrah’s versatility and mastery of pace earning widespread acclaim.
Robinson said: “Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, ‘This bloke’s the best bowler in the world,’ ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, ‘Oh my, this guy’s a joke.’ And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I’m like, ‘Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?’ You watch him and you think, ‘Wow, he’s good.’ And then there’s something else where you think, ‘He’s amazing, can he do anything more?”
“And as a bowler – Jimmy and I were speaking about it and after the last game – to watch him ply his trade in India is really special because we’re always striving to put on a performance like that in these conditions. He’s really special to watch. Credit to Jasprit – he’s extraordinary. He’s definitely given me food for thought in the way that he bowls over here.”
The momentousness of these feats was accentuated by the context of the match, where England’s resistance was crucial, and Bumrah’s interventions proved decisive. His ability to adapt his pace and execute crucial wickets, including the pivotal catch and bowled against England’s resilient lower-order, showcased his cricketing genius.
In summary, Robinson’s fervent praise for Bumrah’s exceptional bowling in Visakhapatnam encapsulates the universal recognition of Bumrah’s status as one of cricket’s premier talents. Bumrah’s skill, versatility, and capacity to deliver under pressure have solidified his reputation as a bowler of unparalleled caliber on the global stage.
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