Arguably the greatest fast bowler in the history of cricket, Wasim Akram’s influence extends beyond his records. The former Pakistani cricketer and captain has inspired generations of fast bowlers globally, especially in Pakistan, where his reverse swing mastery set a template for many bowlers. After retiring as one of the greats of the game, Akram is working as a commentator, cricket analyst, and nowadays is commentating on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the Test series between India and Australia1.
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Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India, shared a video of Akram decoding the bowling of Jasprit Bumrah, who led India to an emphatic victory in the first Test in Perth. Explaining his wrist action and skidding of the ball, Akram says, “Bumrah’s bowling arm comes from behind (the shoulder) the hyper-extension and in the end as we say in Punjabi ‘tunka’ flick of the wrist that makes the ball skid which as a batsman you don’t expect specially on the wickets where the ball is keeping low, he has troubled the batsmen of that action which is natural and it is very tough to flick the wrist in the end.”1
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India defeated Australia by 295 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy as stand-in captain Bumrah returned with outstanding match spell of 8/72. Bumrah almost defies the laws of physics with his agility to release the ball about 34 cms ahead of the popping crease, when most bowlers release it within 10 cms ahead of the line1. These extra 24 cms that Bumrah gets from his release point makes him a terror as he gets the ball to hurry on to the batter like nobody else.
Akram adds, “The release point of Bumrah’s delivery also differs by almost 40 cms and that makes a quite a big difference at this pace and that’s why his deliveries skid after pitching.” Bumrah is not a natural athlete, but it is his ability to surpass the obstacles that has made him the match-winner that he is1. For more news like this visit TOI. Get all the Latest News, City News, India News, Business News, and Sports News1. For Entertainment News, TV News, and Lifestyle Tips visit Etimes.
Akram’s admiration for Bumrah’s unique bowling style was evident during his commentary on the match. “Bumrah’s wrist action and skidding of the ball makes it unplayable for Aussie batters!” he exclaimed2. Bumrah’s ability to read the conditions and adapt his bowling accordingly has made him a formidable opponent for batsmen around the world.
In the Perth Test, Bumrah came up with a crucial five-wicket haul in the first innings, giving India a small but significant lead of 46 runs, and then following it up with three more wickets in the second innings, including the prized wicket of Travis Head. His performance was a masterclass in control, swing, and pace, showcasing why he is considered one of the best bowlers in modern-day cricket3.
Akram’s analysis of Bumrah’s bowling mechanics has provided fans with a deeper understanding of what makes the Indian pacer so effective. “No batter is confident when they see #JaspritBumrah rushing at them!” Akram added, highlighting the psychological impact Bumrah has on his opponents2.
As India continues its quest for victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah’s exceptional bowling remains a key factor in their success. With legends like Wasim Akram acknowledging his talent, Bumrah’s legacy in the world of cricket is only set to grow.
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