Looks like the Australian hangover is over Jasprit Bumrah Even Operation Gavaskar on the border between the two countries has not ended after it reached its climax in Sydney. Analysts and broadcasters in Australia still can’t get over the fear that India’s pace maestro Bumrah instilled in Australian batsmen and the crowds who watched him.
Mark Waugh highlights the striking resemblance between Jasprit Bumrah and Rocky Ferguson
A rather funny incident happened Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 It shows that Bumrah’s shadow still scares Australians. During BBL matches brisbane heat and sydney thunder An unconventional ball from Rocky Ferguson caught the Heat batsmen off guard at the Gabba.
However, former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh Those on the commentary panel couldn’t let go of the delivery so easily and immediately pointed out the similarities between Ferguson’s slight limp in his pre-delivery run-up and Bumrah’s run-up.
Ferguson has managed to surprise batsmen in the BBL this season by slowing down his run-up and outsmarting batsmen when they mispredicted the speed of the catch. Ferguson had a great game in the Thunder’s 25th meeting with the Heat this season. He also created a highlight in the same game by bowling a brilliant delivery to escape the bails Jack WoodIt took just two points to take the Heat’s opener off the court.
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“I thought it was Jasprit Bumrah halfway through!”
Rocky Ferguson’s run must @juniorwaugh349 😂 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/92jc20hc4B
— KFC Big Carnival League (@BBL) January 6, 2025
Ferguson has impressed with his bowling in BBL|14 so far
The 33-year-old pacer has been one of the highlights of Thunder’s pace attack this season, taking 8 wickets in 6 games so far. More importantly, Ferguson has managed to maintain an economy rate of a staggering 7.16, making him one of the most efficient bowlers so far this season. Ferguson had also earlier Indian Premier League (IPL) Playing for a team like this Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans(GT). The New Zealand international played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the last season. The team decided to release him ahead of the IPL auction.