Ravi Shastri Lauds Jasprit Bumrah’s Match-Winning Spells in T20 World Cup

Former India coach Ravi Shastri commended Jasprit Bumrah's decisive bowling against Pakistan and South Africa during the ICC T20 World Cup. Shastri, who closely followed the tournament as a commentator, hailed Bumrah’s performances as pivotal in India’s thrilling seven-run win in the final at Barbados.

Former India coach and all-rounder Ravi Shastri has praised Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing spells against Pakistan in the group stage and South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final. Shastri, who served as a commentator for the tournament, highlighted these performances as standout moments that contributed to India's dramatic seven-run victory in Barbados.

During an interview with host Sanjana Ganesan on 'The ICC Review,' Shastri discussed his favorite matches of the event, particularly the Group A clash between India and Pakistan in New York, and the final. India clawed their way back with the ball to defeat Pakistan by six runs after being reduced to 119 runs.

Bumrah stole the spotlight with crucial wickets in both matches, including dismissing Mohammad Rizwan at a critical juncture against Pakistan. In the final, his tight bowling and key breakthrough in the death overs were vital to India's triumph. Shastri compared Bumrah's precision to former greats like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shane Warne.

(With inputs from agencies.)