Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah used former Pakistan cricket team captain Imran Khan as an example to explain why fast bowlers prove to be the best captains.
The 30-year-old recently played a vital role in India’s victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 and was awarded the man of the tournament due to his excellent bowling.
In an interview with Indian media, Jasprit Bumrah said, “I think bowlers are smart because they have to get the batter out. The bowlers have a tough job and don’t hide behind the bat. A lot depends on us, and the blame is placed on the bowlers when a match is lost.”
“We have seen the captaincy of Pat Cummins; as a child, I saw Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis as captains, Kapil Dev won us the World Cup, and Imran Khan won the World Cup for Pakistan, so bowlers are smart.”
The pacer added, “Rohit Sharma is one of the few captains who, despite being a batsman, has compassion for the bowlers. He understands the players’ emotions and knows what the player is going through. Rohit is not strict; he gives feedback, and he relies less on planning and more on his sixth sense.”
Bumrah took 15 wickets in the recent T20 World Cup and played a vital role in the group match against Pakistan and the final game against South Africa.
