Steve Smith sings high praises of Jasprit Bumrah: ‘Arguably the best fast bowler across three formats’ | Cricket News
Jasprit Bumrah once again led the Indian bowling attack from the front in the 280-run win against Bangladesh in the first of two Tests. With a 376-run lead in the first innings, Bumrah snapped a 4-fer and now boasts 164 wickets off 37 games.
Australia’s seasoned batter Steve Smith has applauded the Indian pace spearhead for his consency, naming him arguably the best bowler across formats.
“He’s a wonderful bowler, whether I face him with the new ball, slightly older ball, or even the old ball. He’s got great skills with all of them. He’s a great bowler, arguably the best fast bowler across the three formats. It’s always going to be a challenge,” Smith told Star Sports.
Smith and Bumrah are set to lock horns in the much anticipated five-match Test series between India and Australia in the upcoming summer Down Under.
It will be Bumrah’s third Test series in Australia. Over his past two tours, the right-arm quick has 32 wickets over seven Tests and has been part of the squads that won the series on both occasions.
Smith on the other hand, has scored a staggering 2042 runs – his second-highest after England – against India from 37 innings, which includes nine centuries and five fifties.
The Australia-India Test series shall begin on November 22 with the first Test match in Perth following which the caravan will move to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and finally Sydney.
