Jasprit Bumrah crowned king by Australian captain; received cricket’s highest honor

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest all-format fast bowler ever after his outstanding performance in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, ignoring his former teammate and Australia legend. bowling Glenn McGrath.

Jasprit Bumrah claimed 32 wickets at an impressive average of 13.06, displaying his lethal skills throughout the five-match Test series and bagging the Player of the Series award. However, the Indian pacer’s tournament came to a halt unfortunately when he suffered an injury during Australia’s first innings in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Michael Clarke praises Jasprit Bumrah as the best bowler of all formats, overlooking legends like Glenn McGrath

Bumrah finished just two wickets short of equaling Sydney Barnes’ record of 34 wickets in a Test series by a touring bowler to Australia, back in 1911-12. Meanwhile, Michael Clarke has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest fast bowler of all time in all three formats of the game, overlooking legends like Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath.

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Reflecting on Bumrah’s notable performances in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Clarke noted that legends like Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath were exceptional, but they did not play T20 cricket, and that is why he feels Bumrah is much better than the first. Legends of Australia and the West Indies.

According to the former Australian captain, Bumrah stands out for his ability to dominate in all three formats of the game, irrespective of the conditions, and termed him a “freak” bowler. His versatility and consistency across formats make him a unique talent, and that is why Clarke honored the Indian pacer as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.

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Michael Clarke said on ESPN’s Around The Wicket: “What I thought about Bumrah after the series was over and I was sitting and thinking about his performances, I actually think he is the best fast bowler of all time in all three formats.

I know a lot of great fast bowlers, Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath; They couldn’t play T20 cricket so I’m not talking about those guys, but as far as anyone who has played all three formats is concerned, I think they could be the best of all time. Actually, it’s just as good in any condition; “That’s what makes him great: any condition, any format: this guy is a phenomenon.”

Meanwhile, India were bowled out for just 157 runs in the second innings, and Australia chased down the target of 162 runs in just 27 overs to win the New Year’s Test by six wickets at the SCG and lift the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade However, Bumrah was able to bowl during Australia’s chase.

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Michael Clarke says Jasprit Bumrah’s absence cost India Sydney Test

However, Michael Clarke believes India fell short by about 20 runs in Sydney, saying that with a lead of 180 runs and Jasprit Bumrah in the team, India would probably have won the final Test. He called Bumrah a game-changer, who could have turned the tide in the New Year’s Test at the SCG against Australia.

Clarke signed off by saying: “I think India were probably 20 runs short (in Sydney). I reckon an advantage of 180, with Bumrah in the team, I think India is my home. “I think Bumrah is that good… He is much better than the other bowlers they had in the team.”