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Ever since his debut in red-ball cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has redefined what it means to be a modern fast bowler. With match-winning spells across Australia, England, and South Africa, he has not only silenced critics but also etched his name among cricket's elite. Now, former England pacer Stuart Broad himself a red-ball legend with 604 wickets—has likened Bumrah to none other than the great Glenn McGrath.
“Balanced Brilliance”: Broad’s Admiration
In a recent episode of the podcast For the Love of Cricket, featuring Broad and England's white-ball star Jos Buttler, Broad couldn't help but marvel at Bumrah’s unique bowling style. “He jogs in and you think this will be 70 mph, then it hits you at 90,” Broad said. He pointed out that while someone like Shoaib Akhtar came at you like a bullet train, Bumrah’s power lies in deception and perfect balance.
Broad specifically highlighted Bumrah’s short stride and his ability to maintain complete control, comparing it to McGrath’s near-mechanical precision. “I look at Glenn McGrath, who had the most balanced delivery stride I ever saw. Bumrah is the same,” he remarked.
Eyes on the Ashes-Esque Series
With the marquee Test series against England kicking off in Leeds this Friday, Broad believes Bumrah could wreak havoc—predicting he could take a "shedload of wickets" if he plays all five matches. That’s a serious nod from someone who knows a thing or two about success in whites.
A Career on Fire
Recently, Bumrah was crowned Player of the Series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, bagging 32 wickets—a testament to his red-ball prowess. His ability to dismantle batting line-ups in all conditions puts him in the pantheon of greats already.
Bumrah’s Time is Now
As Stuart Broad puts it, Jasprit Bumrah is no longer just India’s best-kept secret—he’s a global fast-bowling phenomenon. And as the cricketing world watches the England series unfold, all eyes will be on the man with the “most balanced delivery stride” in modern cricket.
