Bridgetown [Barbados] Despite playing under Jasprit Bumrah for so many years, India captain Rohit Sharma could not explain how the artisanal pacer can perform effortlessly like he does when the situation demands it most.
When India needed their star pacer to stand up and deliver, Bumrah took center stage and changed the balance of the match against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.
Bumrah announced himself with a perfect outswinger to dismiss Reeza Hendricks, knocking the balls off the stumps.
When the chances of victory became slim, Hardik Pandya bowled a clinical 16th over. Bumrah followed up with a wicket and conceded just two runs to make the equation in India's favour.
"I can understand trying to put it into words, but I've been someone who's seen him for many years, even playing alongside him, but even I don't know exactly what's wrong with him. I know exactly what he brings, but the way he He does it, it's just a masterclass. He backs up his skills, which is more than enough, and he's a very confident guy, whatever he wants to do, he executes it to perfection, which is very rare, for Jasprit Bumrah. In one word, he is a class act," Rohit said at the post-match presentation.
After ending Heinrich Klaasen's threat, Hardik received the ball to defend 16 runs in the final over. He bowled a low full delivery and showed David Miller the way back to the dressing room after Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance at the boundary rope.
"Hardik was brilliant too, bowling that last over, no matter how many runs it takes, to bowl that last over, I'm very proud of the boys," Rohit added.
Bumrah was again clinical in his four-over spell as he finished the match with figures of 2/18. Hardik, on the other hand, conceded 20 runs in his three overs and picked three crucial wickets.
India's journey began in New York and ended on a fairytale note in Barbados after their 7-run victory. After an inspiring spell of fast bowling, the Rohit-led team successfully defended their total of 176/7.
The Indian captain greeted the fans, who acted as the team's 12th man throughout their journey that saw them end their 11-year hiatus without winning an ICC trophy.
"Absolutely fantastic, from New York to Barbados, I just want to congratulate you for coming and supporting us the way you have and even in India, millions are sitting and watching, it's late at night in India, I'm pretty sure they're watching They have been waiting for a long time, as have we. This makes them very, very proud of what we have achieved today," Rohit concluded.
When India needed their star pacer to stand up and deliver, Bumrah took center stage and changed the balance of the match against South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.
Bumrah announced himself with a perfect outswinger to dismiss Reeza Hendricks, knocking the balls off the stumps.
When the chances of victory became slim, Hardik Pandya bowled a clinical 16th over. Bumrah followed up with a wicket and conceded just two runs to make the equation in India's favour.
"I can understand trying to put it into words, but I've been someone who's seen him for many years, even playing alongside him, but even I don't know exactly what's wrong with him. I know exactly what he brings, but the way he He does it, it's just a masterclass. He backs up his skills, which is more than enough, and he's a very confident guy, whatever he wants to do, he executes it to perfection, which is very rare, for Jasprit Bumrah. In one word, he is a class act," Rohit said at the post-match presentation.
After ending Heinrich Klaasen's threat, Hardik received the ball to defend 16 runs in the final over. He bowled a low full delivery and showed David Miller the way back to the dressing room after Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance at the boundary rope.
"Hardik was brilliant too, bowling that last over, no matter how many runs it takes, to bowl that last over, I'm very proud of the boys," Rohit added.
Bumrah was again clinical in his four-over spell as he finished the match with figures of 2/18. Hardik, on the other hand, conceded 20 runs in his three overs and picked three crucial wickets.
India's journey began in New York and ended on a fairytale note in Barbados after their 7-run victory. After an inspiring spell of fast bowling, the Rohit-led team successfully defended their total of 176/7.
The Indian captain greeted the fans, who acted as the team's 12th man throughout their journey that saw them end their 11-year hiatus without winning an ICC trophy.
"Absolutely fantastic, from New York to Barbados, I just want to congratulate you for coming and supporting us the way you have and even in India, millions are sitting and watching, it's late at night in India, I'm pretty sure they're watching They have been waiting for a long time, as have we. This makes them very, very proud of what we have achieved today," Rohit concluded.
