IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah Is Like A Supercar, Not Toyota Corolla: Ex-Pakistan Captain Salman Butt
Published - 30 Sep 2022, 01:30 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:13 AM
Former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt has opined India’s pace bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah should consider playing a limited number of matches in the future.
Jasprit Bumrah has been marred with injury struggles this year. The 28-year-old missed the Asia Cup 2022 campaign due to a back injury and could now in all probability will be ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022 due to a back stress fracture.
Salman Butt opines that Jasprit Bumrah should play a limited number of matches in the future
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Salman Butt emphasised how the Indian pacer’s unorthodox bowling action tends to take a toll on his back. The Pakistan veteran went on to suggest that playing in all three formats consistently, while also featuring in the Indian Premier League (IPL) could jeopardize the speedster’s career.
“Jasprit Bumrah’s back has to take a lot of load because of his bowling action. He plays in all three formats and plays a lot of cricket.
“The IPL is also a long tournament and plays that too.”He will have to pick and choose. Supercars like Ferrari and Aston Martin are termed as weekend cars. A supercar cannot be used like a Toyota Corolla.”
Jasprit Bumrah’s injury can be a silver-lining for the bowler getting replaced in the India squad
Butt, however, feels it is an opportunity for other Indian bowlers to step up in Bumrah’s absence by coming up with impressive performances. The 37-year-old opined that the bowler who would replace Bumrah could cement his place in the team by taking responsibility.
“Every cloud has a silver lining. While Bumrah’s absence will hurt big time, it will give the youngsters an opportunity to prove their worth. Bumrah will return once he is fit. But the number one question is who will fill his shoes till then?” Butt concluded.
