Ravichandran Ashwin Names Most Valuable Player In Indian Team Right Now

India will host Bangladesh for a two-Test series beginning September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Ravichandran Ashwin, star off-spinner for Team India, has named Jasprit Bumrah as "the most valuable Indian cricketer right now." Ashwin expressed his delight at how fans, in a predominantly batter-focused cricket environment, appreciate and celebrate Bumrah's crucial role in the national team.

India will host Bangladesh for a two-Test series beginning September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. IND vs BAN Test series will mark Jasprit Bumrah's return to the national team after a long break.

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IND vs BAN 1st Test will be Bumrah's first appearance for India since T20 World Cup 2024. With India set to play 10 Test matches before the World Test Championship (WTC) final next year, Bumrah, team's premier pacer, is expected to play a crucial role.

Speaking to journalist Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, "India has always been the country that is a batsman-dominated country, and it’s never going to change. But I am so glad and happy that we are celebrating Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah is a once-in-a-generation bowler. We should celebrate him even more. 

"We Chennai people appreciate bowlers a lot. He was here for an event as a chief guest 4-5 days ago. We gave him a Rajni treatment. We (Chennai people) treat bowlers very nicely. He should be treated as a champion. I don’t want to name, but Jasprit Bumrah is the most valuable Indian cricketer right now."

Since his return from a back injury in August, Jasprit Bumrah has been in exceptional form. The star pacer was outstanding in ODI World Cup 2023, where he dismissed 20 batters. He continued his impressive performance by taking 19 wickets in four Tests against England earlier this year.

Continuing his outstanding form, Jasprit Bumrah took 15 wickets in eight matches during the T20 World Cup 2024, earning him the Player of the Series award.

Considering Jasprit Bumrah's current form, Bangladesh should be particularly wary of his lethal pace attack.