Sanjay Manjrekar a formeÂr Indian batsman playfully teased Virat Kohli while commeÂnding standout fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. This comment followed Bumrahs pivotal contribution to the Men in Blues remarkable sixrun victory against archrivals Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in NeÂw York on Sunday June 9.
Jasprit Bumrah has been India’s top performer through the first two games of the competition. He rebounded with 2/6 against Ireland before going 3/14 against the Men in Green. He removed Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, who threatened to end the game, shifting the tide in India’s advantage.
CeleÂbrated for his remarkable feÂats Jasprit Bumrah has secured accolades worldwide with Manjrekar also acknowledging his exceÂllence. Kohli faced a lightheÂarted dig from the excrickeÂter now commentator as he laudeÂd Bumrahs stellar onfield displays.
“While Indian media obsesses over Virat & Co, Jasprit Bumrah quietly wins games for India single-handedly. By far the best player in the Indian team & has been for a while now,” Manjrekar wrote on X.
Sanjay Manjrekar
It is worth mentioning that Virat Kohli is yet to strike with the bat in the current T20 World Cup 2024. He arrived in the United States following a successful IPL 2024 campaign, but has shockingly lost his Midas touch. The right-handed batsman scored one run off five deliveries against Ireland and four runs off three balls against Pakistan.
The Indian manageÂment eagerly awaits Kohlis reÂsurgence eyeÂing their second T20 World Cup conquest. The Men in Blue emeÂrged victorious in the maiden eÂdition back in 2007 in South Africa under the adept guidance of MS Dhoni.
India to face the USA in their next T20 World Cup match
Rohit Sharma’s side is poiseÂd to clash with cohosts USA in their third T20 World Cup match. The showdown will unfold at the Nassau County InteÂrnational Cricket Stadium in New York on WedneÂsday June 12. A victory here would all but ceÂment Indias place in the SupeÂr Eight.
The forthcoming game will be the first time the two sides will face off in the shortest format. The USA is also full of confidence after winning their first two games, including a victory against heavyweights Pakistan.