Tamim Iqbal hails 'unbelievable' Jasprit Bumrah's skill and intelligence, calls him a global icon

Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance with the ball has once again stunned the cricketing world, and his latest performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has only added to his growing list of records.

On Day 2, Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in history, becoming the 10th Indian bowler to claim 400 wickets in international cricket and the sixth Indian pacer to achieve this remarkable milestone.

With his fiery 11 overs, Jasprit Bumrah dismantled the Bangladesh batting line-up, taking 4 crucial wickets for just 50 runs, leading India to a commanding position in Chennai.

Tamim Iqbal lauds Jasprit Bumrah’s genius after Indian pacer’s 400-wicket milestone in Chennai Test

His lethal combination of skill, precision, and strategy was on full display, as he helped India secure a mammoth 227-run lead by helping them to bowl Bangladesh out for a mere 149 runs in their first innings in the ongoing first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Meanwhile, former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal hailed Jasprit Bumrah's genius, saying the Indian pacer has not only incredible skills, but also incredible brains, and this combo is deadly. His knack for reading the game and overthinking the batters has made him a standout bowler in world cricket.

His impact extends far beyond the boundaries of India, inspiring cricketers across the globe, with young talents even trying to emulate his unique bowling action. The bowler's rise through the ranks has been nothing short of extraordinary, and his influence on the game is just incredible.

Tamim Iqbal said on Jio Cinema: “He has incredible skills, but he has incredible brains as well on his shoulders. You may have a lot of skills, but if you don't have brains, you won't be as successful as Bumrah. So, both combinations are deadly, and this is what the world is watching. He has been unbelievable. People are not only copying his action in India; I can assure you it's around the world. He has that impact in world cricket.”

Tamim Iqbal credits Mumbai Indians for Jasprit Bumrah's rise

Tamim also gave credit to the Mumbai Indians (MI) for the success of Jasprit Bumrah, who made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut back in 2013. When Jasprit Bumrah had famously dismissed Virat Kohli, the cricket world knew they had witnessed the arrival of a future legend.

The former Bangladesh skipper, who is currently commentating in the ongoing India vs. Bangladesh Test series, said that the platform provided by the MI allowed the Indian pacer to showcase his talents on the global stage, and since then, there has been no looking back for the pace sensation.

Tamim Iqbal signed off by saying, “A lot of credit must go to the Mumbai Indians for finding him and giving him that platform where the world can see him.” Speaking about the Chennai Test, Bangladesh is currently chasing 515 runs to win the first Test against India.

After Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant completed their centuries, the Indian captain Rohit Sharma declared their second innings to 287/4, handing the mammoth target of 515 runs to Bangladesh to win the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.