Indian Pacer Jasprit Bumrah Responds to Cricket Legend Waqar Younis for Sensational Yorker Against England’s Ollie Pope

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has received accolades from former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis for his remarkable yorker delivery during the second Test against England. Younis described Bumrah’s delivery, which dismantled the stumps of England’s Ollie Pope, as “magic,” sparking admiration from cricket enthusiasts worldwide.

Bumrah’s standout performance in the match against England, coupled with recognition from a respected figure like Younis, has further cemented his status as a top-tier bowler. His impressive figures of 6/45, including the celebrated yorker, garnered widespread attention on social media, with many drawing comparisons to the iconic yorkers delivered by Waqar Younis himself.

Notably, Bumrah also achieved the milestone of becoming the second-fastest Asian paceman to claim 150 Test wickets, following closely behind the legendary Waqar Younis. His exceptional performance came at a crucial juncture for India, who were trailing 1-0 in the series, showcasing his ability to rise to the occasion when needed most.

During the post-match presentation, Bumrah humbly responded to Younis’ praise, emphasizing that he does not dwell on statistics as they bring unnecessary pressure. He expressed his joy at contributing to the team’s victory and highlighted the significance of the yorker, a skill he honed since his early days in tennis-ball cricket, drawing inspiration from cricketing icons like Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, and Zaheer Khan.

“I don’t look at numbers. If you think about numbers there is a lot of pressure. I’m very happy that we won and contributed to that. As a youngster that [Yorker] was the first delivery I learned in tennis-ball cricket. I used to feel that was the only way to take wickets. Had seen the legends of the game. Waqar, Wasim and even Zaheer Khan,” Bumrah said.

The exchange between Bumrah and Younis not only underscores the exceptional talent of the Indian pacer but also exemplifies the mutual respect shared between cricketing legends from India and Pakistan. Their interaction has ignited excitement and appreciation within the cricketing community, celebrating both Bumrah’s stellar performance and Younis’ commendation.