Fans of the Indian cricket team engaged in a heated debate after Jasprit Bumrah chose himself over Virat Kohli as the “fittest cricketer in the team.” During a recent interaction, Bumrah explained that he wanted to highlight the importance of fast bowlers by promoting himself. This response ignited a significant online clash between supporters of both star players. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin weighed in on the controversy, urging fans not to blow the discussion out of proportion and referring to Bumrah as the “crown jewel of Indian cricket.”
Bumrah’s Self-Promotion Sparks Fan Controversy,Ravichandran Ashwin Defends Him as Cricket’s Crown Jewel
“Why make such a fuss over it? Jasprit Bumrah is a fast bowler who can bowl at 145 km/h even in this heat. He is the crown jewel of Indian cricket, much like the Kohinoor diamond. Let him express his opinions; just accept that,” Ashwin stated on his newly launched YouTube channel, ‘Ash Ki Baat.’
“People will quickly question how Bumrah can be considered the fittest cricketer if he’s had injuries. There’s a significant difference between a tipper lorry and a Mercedes Benz. A Mercedes needs careful handling because its parts are expensive, while a tipper lorry can endure long journeys without breaks.”
“A fast bowler is like a tipper lorry; they can break down at times. However, despite all the pressure, Bumrah returned and bowled at 145 km/h. He deserves some recognition for that,” Ashwin concluded.India has solidified their position at the top of the World Test Championship standings with a commanding 280-run victory over Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka triumphed over New Zealand in Galle, enhancing their chances of securing a spot in the final at Lord’s next year.
These outcomes have shifted the competition for the two final spots, with Sri Lanka moving ahead of their opponents into third place.India’s recent win in Chennai, along with the 12 WTC points earned, reaffirms their leading status, raising their percentage to 71.67% and extending their lead over Australia, who sits in second with a percentage of 62.50%.
After an impressive 2-0 series victory against Pakistan, Bangladesh had climbed to fourth place but has now fallen to sixth with a point percentage of 39.29%, trailing behind Sri Lanka and England following their recent defeat.
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