Mumbai, July 8: One player that any captain across the globe, if given a choice to pick for any format, on any day, anywhere in the world, may opt for is Jasprit Bumrah.
That is no surprise. Because players, captains, coaches and experts have often rated him as a very rare, exceptionally skilled and a match-winner in all conditions.
That was evident again, when India lifted the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean recently. Bumrah, the vital cog in India's triumphant journey, was the Player of the Tournament.
Back home, Bumrah has admitted that he has been "living a dream" for the past few days. He expressed gratitude for the stupendous reception that he and the rest of his teammates got for winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Bumrah, the low profile pace bowling genius, has been part of Team India for the last couple of years, He is aware of the recent heartbreaks in ODI World Cup 2023 summit clash and two World Test Championship finals.
However, after an injury lay-off, Bumrah has proved his fast bowling extraordinary abilities in all three formats and he continues to win games for India.
Recently, someone asked him during the T20 World Victory Parade in Mumbai, has the thought of retirement strike him anytime. With his typical smile he chuckled that such questions can wait for future, as he has just begun.
Indian cricket, his teammates, the BCCI, selectors and crores of Indian cricket fans would definitely love to see him continue with same spontaneity, intensity, commitment and win more games for India.
They all want 'Boom, Boom Bumrah' to fashion many more historic Indian wins. Because he is a very unique player, a rare diamond for world cricket.
