Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah reminds me of Dale Steyn: Kevin Pietersen

 

Former England swashbuckling batsman Kevin Pietersen has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah stating that the Indian gun fast bowler reminds him of former South African great Dale Steyn, who announced his retirement last week. Bumrah bowled the spell of the summer as he breathed down the neck of England’s batsmen with the reverse swing in the second innings of the Oval Test match.

The Indian pacer was right on the money as his spell, which read 6-3-6-2. Bumrah breached Ollie Pope’s defense with a peach of a delivery and then clean bowled Jonny Bairstow with a nagging in-swinging yorker. Bumrah could have also dismissed Joe Root but the England captain was able to keep out two yorkers at bay.

Bumrah consistently bowled above 140 km/h in that spell and he was all pumped. In fact, Dale Steyn also took to his Twitter account to laud Bumrah’s breathtaking spell, which will be remembered for a long time.

Bumrah had his tail up during that sensational spell and bowled in the right-areas as he got the old ball to reverse.

“He can build long spells, but also bowl with intensity, accuracy, pace, and discipline. In that sense, he reminds me of Dale Steyn, who announced his retirement last week. Steyn, for me, is the greatest fast bowler of all time, largely because he did it in all conditions.

“Bumrah might never hit the heights of Steyn, but his ability to tear through an opposition in any part of the world sets him apart,” Pietersen wrote for Betway.

On the other hand, India took a 2-1 series against England. India has already beaten Australia twice in their own backyard and Pietersen added that this Indian team is becoming one of the best we have seen in the Test match format as they are dominating in all the conditions.

“This team is becoming one of the best we’ve seen in the Test match format. If they can get the job done at Old Trafford then they will have beaten Australia and England away in the last 12 years – a historic achievement. They are a much better side than England, that’s for sure.”

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. – Match Preview

The inaugural champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take the mat against Dabang Delhi K.C. in… Read More

November 21, 2024

Robert Lewandowski recalls playing under ‘difficult’ Pep Guardiola; explains how ex-Barcelona coach changed

Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski recalled how Pep Guardiola was a difficult coach to play under… Read More

November 21, 2024

Ayush Chikkara aspires to be a ‘regular’ in Mumbai City FC’s team, says doesn’t want to take any external pressure

Mumbai City FC forward Ayush Chikkara wants to find a regular place in Petr Kratky’s… Read More

November 21, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz lauds Rafael Nadal’s legacy after retirement

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz hailed Rafael Nadal’s legacy after the veteran Spaniard retired from the… Read More

November 21, 2024

Jamshedpur FC’s defender Ashutosh Mehta credits ‘100% professional’ Khalid Jamil for having a big impact in his life

Jamshedpur FC full-back Ashutosh Mehta has given credit to head coach Khalid Jamil for playing… Read More

November 21, 2024

Lakers star LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media

Los Angeles Lakers’s superstar LeBron James has revealed he is taking a break from social… Read More

November 21, 2024