Wasim Akram Ecstatic After Witnessing Pakistani Boy Emulating Bowling Action Of Jasprit Bumrah

Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram was thrilled to witness a viral video of a young Pakistani boy copying the distinct bowling action of India's Jasprit Bumrah. Hailed as arguably the premier fast bowler in the world, Bumrah has emerged to become an inspiration for budding cricketers worldwide. Having garnered the stature as an idol for many, Bumrah's unique bowling action is getting recognition everywhere, and the new video that has come out from Pakistan is further proof of that.

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Wasim Akram Ecstatic After Witnessing Pakistani Boy

"Jassi jaisa kohi nahi (Nobody is like Jasprit Bumrah)" is how fans define the modern-day great Jasprit Bumrah. While nobody might be like Bumrah, many bowlers who desire to grace the game in future want to be like him. In line with the same, a video has gone viral on social media, featuring a young Pakistani bowler, not even in his teens emulating "boom, boom". In the clip, the youngster showcased a complete replica of how Bumrah bowls. Just like in the real field, Bumrah's influence reaps the result here as well. The little boy utilises Bumrah's action to outdo the batter. Here's the video that is making rounds.

As the internet is a space where everybody has access, the video caught the attention of Wasim Akram, who could not hide his excitement and posted about it.  

"Wah jee wah look at that control and action exactly like the great Jasprit Bumrah video of the day for me." Writes Akram.

Bumrah's stature at the international stage has soared over the years, and with the way he is performing, it is heading only one way.

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Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the 2024 T20 World Cup

In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Jasprit Bumrah showcased a stellar performance, delivering crucial spells with his trademark accuracy and pace. His bowling played a pivotal role in India's campaign, consistently breaking partnerships and restricting opposition batsmen. Bumrah's ability to execute yorkers and variations under pressure solidified his reputation as a key player in T20 cricket, contributing significantly to India's success in the tournament. He finished the tournament with 15 wickets, being adjudged the Player of the Tournament.