Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is widely considered one of the greatest fast bowlers of the modern era and one of the greatest Indian cricketers who has ever lived, but his journey to becoming the player he is today was anything but easy, since there was a lack of support. to evolve your game.

After the second Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Adelaide, Bumrah shared his thoughts on his journey to becoming one of the best bowlers in the world. Reflecting on his early days, Bumrah admitted that many doubted his potential due to his unusual bowling action.

Jasprit Bumrah talks about the challenges that shaped his career

The Indian pacer, known for his unique bowling action and incredible skill, has noted that critics doubted his potential and even predicted that his style would not sustain him for long, and due to this he did not receive much guidance or support. during his first years.

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Jasprit Bumrah said on Fox Cricket: “I don’t think many people believed in me because they thought this bowling action wouldn’t last long. He will play for six months, seven months. So not many people really worked on me or, you know, gave me input that, you know, I think this is helpful or you should stop doing it because. “I don’t think they saw much merit.”

He could break any player, but Jasprit Bumrah stood his ground and instead of getting discouraged, he used the lack of external support as an opportunity to strengthen his skills and determination. Bumrah emphasized that not having any support allowed him to focus on honing his skills independently.

I had to find solutions on my own: Jasprit Bumrah

The right-arm fast bowler further revealed that he focused on developing his mental toughness and relied on his self-belief to overcome challenges. Bumrah refined his natural talent without being forced to follow traditional techniques, find solutions and grow as a bowler.

Over time, this approach not only allowed Bumrah to maintain his unique bowling action, but also allowed him to develop a deeper understanding of his game and become India’s leading fast bowler in all three formats of the game. game, thanks to his resistance, determination and self-control. -trust.

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The 31-year-old pacer added: “I think that worked in my favor because. So I was self-sufficient and I had to be very confident in myself and find solutions on my own. So yes, no one tried to change me, but no one gave any further solution. So that worked out for the good for everyone’s benefit, but then that helped me develop, you know.”

I trust my own instincts and instincts: Bumrah

The vice-captain of the Indian Test cricket team spoke about his unorthodox style and revealed why he trusts it. The Indian pacer also explained how a delay in his introduction to the game led him to learn by watching others and still trusting his own instincts.

Bumrah signed off by saying, “I started playing cricket quite late, at 16 or 17 years old. I never received any formal training. So, I learned everything through television and somehow I picked up clues and kept finding my own solutions. So that’s worked for me to date. “I trust my own instincts and instincts.”

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—Mark Howard (@MarkHoward03) December 8, 2024