ICC World Cup 2023: Waiting To See Jasprit Bumrah In Full Flow- Ian Bishop

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop is excited to witness Jasprit Bumrah playing for India in ICC World Cup 2023. Ian Bishop said that he is waiting to see Jasprit Bumrah in full flow for India, especially in India vs Pakistan encounter.

Ian Bishop will be one of the commentators during the ICC World Cup 2023. Recently, he spoke about India vs Pakistan clash in the World Cup and other factors revolving around the Indian team.

Waiting To See Jasprit Bumrah In Full Flow- Ian Bishop

While speaking to Revsportz, Ian Bishop was asked about the exciting individual battles during India vs Pakistan encounters. The West Indies legend said that he is excited to see Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi during India vs Pakistan clash.

“I am actually looking forward to these [indivudual battles]. With my time running out, I will tell you Shaheen Afridi is one I absolutely love watching, and I’m waiting to see him bowl against India. More than anyone, I am waiting to see Jasprit Bumrah back and in full flow for India”.

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According to Bishop, fast bowlers play a crucial role for any team which has to win an ICC tournament.

“Again I am telling you this, any team which has to win an ICC tournament has to have a great repertoire of fast bowlers. As a former fast bowler myself, I can say the world cannot survive without fast bowlers”, Bishop further said.

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ICC World Cup 2023 commences on October 5. India is the host of the tournament. Much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash takes place on October 14 in Ahmedabad.

India and Pakistan last faced each other in T20 World Cup 2022 last year. In the match, India crushed Pakistan by 4 wickets. It was a nail-biting encounter where India chased down the 160-run target on the final ball with an impeccable knock by Virat Kohli.

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Notably, India and Pakistan will also encounter each other in the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023. On September 2, India and Pakistan will clash will each other in the group A clash of Asia Cup 2023. India and Pakistan are part of the same group and can also play more than one game against each other during the tournament.