Brett Lee, renowned as one of the fiercest fast bowlers of his era, has lauded Indian cricket sensation Jasprit Bumrah as the premier bowler across all three formats of the game presently. Lee emphasized Bumrah's exceptional talent, stating.
“Their batting order, which includes players who can dominate at every position from top to bottom, speaks volumes. Their middle-order is loaded with power and they have hitters who can put runs on the board quickly. In my opinion, Jasprit Bumrah is simply exceptional,” said Lee.
Bumrah's standout performance at the 2024 T20 World Cup further solidified his reputation as a top-tier bowler across formats. The 30-year-old was named Player of the Tournament for his stellar efforts, claiming 15 wickets at an impressive average of 8.26 and maintaining an economy rate of just 4.17.
“He is the best bowler in all formats right now and leads the attack. Bumrah can keep up an amazing pace while shaping the new ball away. His tournament performance demonstrated his leadership abilities, taking about 15 wickets with remarkable economy. He is absolutely exceptional, and India is deserving of praise for their accomplishments,” added the former Aussie pacer.
Currently captaining the Australia Legends squad at the World Championship of Legends, Lee reflected on their recent victory over India, propelling them to the semifinals. Lee highlighted, "The Australian Legends are among the most formidable teams right now, with legends like Dan Christian and myself driving the team forward and seizing every opportunity."
Amidst his busy schedule, Lee also commended his team's performance after their initial setback against Pakistan, stating, "It's been a fantastic week for us. After our loss to Pakistan, to then secure three wins in the tournament is fantastic. We're starting to find our rhythm."
“It’s obviously been a wonderful week for us. After our loss against Pakistan and then to have three wins in the tournament is fantastic. So, we are starting to find some form,” he said.
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