Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the best all-format fast bowler of all time after his stellar performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, looking down on his former teammate and pace bowling legend Glenn McGrath.
Jasprit Bumrah took 32 wickets at an impressive average of 13.06, displaying his lethal skills in the five-match Test series and winning the Player of the Series award. However, the Indian pacer’s tournament was unfortunately cut short 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 all-format bowler, looking down on legends like Glenn McGrath.
Bumrah finished two wickets shy of equaling Sydney Barnes’ record of 34 wickets in a Test series for Australian touring pace bowlers beginning in 1911-12. Meanwhile, Michael Clarke has praised Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest fast bowler of all time in all three formats of the game, overlooking legends such as Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath.
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Recalling Bumrah’s remarkable performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Clarke pointed out that legends like Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath, though exceptional, have not played T20 cricket and that is why he believes Bumrah is much better than before. A legend of Australia and the West Indies.
According to the former Australia skipper, Bumrah stands out for his ability to dominate all three formats of the game regardless of the conditions, calling him an “eccentric” bowler. His versatility and consistency across formats have made him a unique talent. This is why Clarke hailed 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: “Thinking about Bumrah after the series and thinking about his performances, I actually thought he was the best fast bowler across all three formats.
I know a lot of good fast bowlers – Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath. I am not talking about those people because they have not played T20 cricket. But when it comes to someone who has played all three formats, I think he might be the best of all time. He’s actually that good in any situation. That’s what makes him great. “Under all conditions and in all forms, this person is a monster.”
Meanwhile, India were bowled out for just 157 runs in the second innings as Australia chased down the 162-run target in just 27 overs to win the New Year’s Test by six wickets at the SCG and qualify for the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. ) was lifted. 10 years. However, Bumrah was able to bowl during Australia’s chase.
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Michael Clarke said Jasprit Bumrah’s absence has cost India the Sydney Test.
However, Michael Clarke believes India were down by around 20 runs in Sydney and said with a 180-run lead and Jasprit Bumrah in the team, India would likely have won the final Test. He called Bumrah a game-changer in the SCG New Year’s Test against Australia.
“I think India were probably 20 runs short (in Sydney),” said Clarke. I think 180 lead with Bumrah in the team. I consider India my home. I think Bumrah is that good… He was much better than the other bowlers in the team.”
