Jasprit Bumrah Explains Why He Doesn't Encourage Kids To Imitate His Bowling Action

While it's common for fans to want to emulate their idols, Jasprit Bumrah's distinctive bowling style is not easily replicated.

Jasprit Bumrah surprisingly stated that he wouldn't recommend it to kids or the next generation.

Source : PTI

Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has advised young aspiring bowlers not to try to imitate his unorthodox bowling action. As one of India's best pacers across formats, the 30-year-old serves as an inspiration for many. While it's common for fans to want to emulate their idols, Bumrah's distinctive bowling style is not easily replicated.

When asked about children trying to imitate his unique bowling action, Bumrah surprisingly stated that he wouldn't recommend it to kids or the next generation. He feels there's a potential risk of injury associated with his bowling style.

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"I don't know how to react to that. But you know, when I was a kid, I used to. I was a fan of fast bowling. I learned through watching the television. I fell in love with the sport by that. Now, sometimes when I see children trying to copy my action, I don't recommend it. But you know, sometimes it is what it is. You get inspired by something and you try and find your own way. I’m very happy to create an impact whenever I can," Jasprit Bumrah told JioCinema.

Bumrah dominated the opposing team on the second day of the first Test match against Bangladesh. He made an impact with his very first over, and his success continued throughout the day. With a total of 4 wickets, Bumrah emerged as the leading wicket-taker for India in the first innings.

The premier pacer told the official broadcasters on Friday that when the Chennai pitch didn't provide support, he returned to strategies he employed during his domestic cricket days, which ultimately proved successful.

"I had no other option because when I was bowling on length, it wasn't helping me. Additionally, the ball wasn't reversing, so I needed to try something new. As a bowler, you have to experiment when the wicket isn't assisting you, so I reverted to the strategies I used in domestic cricket. Today, that approach proved effective and really helped me," Bumrah said.

Team India set a target of 515 runs for Bangladesh, declaring their second innings at 287/4 after centuries from Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill.