Team India’s legendary fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is known for his unique bowling action. He runs slowly in the run up and yet bowls the ball at a speed of more than 140 kilometers per hour, which is not easy for the batsmen to play. Bumrah recently showed his ability in the T20 World Cup 2026. He played an important role in making India champion by taking 14 wickets in 8 matches.
Bumrah had a memorable performance in the semi-finals against England. The right-arm fast bowler took 1 wicket for 33 runs in 4 overs in the high-scoring thriller played at the Wankhede Stadium. After this, he also showed his talent in the final against New Zealand and took 4 wickets for 15 runs in 4 overs. He was awarded the Player of the Match award.
After Bumrah’s strong performance in the semi-finals, Indian captain Suryakumar called him ‘National Treasure’. The entire cricket world is praising Bumrah’s feat. At the same time, Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed has started a new debate by giving a strange statement on his bowling action.
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What did Aaqib Javed say on Bumrah’s action?
Former Pakistan fast bowler and now team selector Aaqib Javed said during a press conference that Bumrah is the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers. Aaqib Javed says that Bumrah’s bowling action spoils the rhythm of the batsmen. Talking to reporters, he said, ‘Bumrah is quite different. He is not a common bowler. His action is also quite strange. When he comes to bowl, I always say he is like Usman Tariq. He is the Osman Tariq of fast bowlers.
According to Aaqib Javed, he throws very fast and throws in such a different style that the batsman does not feel comfortable in front of him. Aaqib Javed said these things in praise of Bumrah but on comparing him with Usman Tariq, social users are taking different meanings from his statement.
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Actually, Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq remains in the news for his strange action. Before the T20 World Cup, Australia’s Cameron Green looked unhappy with his action. Fans accuse Usman Tariq of cheating. Now Aaqib is criticizing Javed for comparing Bumrah with him.
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