Australian batting star Steve Smith showered praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, calling him “the best fast bowler across three formats.
” Smith highlighted Bumrah’s versatility, stating, “He’s a wonderful bowler, whether with the new ball, slightly older ball, or the old ball. His skills are exceptional, and it’s always going to be a challenge.”
The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off on November 22 in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. I
ndia, currently leading the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, will aim for their third consecutive series win in Australia.
Bumrah, fresh from his Player of the Tournament performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup and a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh, remains a key figure in India’s pace attack.
His battle with Smith will be one to watch, with Smith scoring 52 runs off 114 balls in five innings against Bumrah, averaging 52, while Bumrah has a strike rate of 114 against him.
Bumrah’s performance will be pivotal in India’s pursuit of reaching their third WTC final.