Sanjay Manjrekar a former Indian batsman playfully teased Virat Kohli while commending 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 New 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.
Celebrated for his remarkable feats Jasprit Bumrah has secured accolades worldwide with Manjrekar also acknowledging his excellence. Kohli faced a lighthearted dig from the excricketer now commentator as he lauded 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 management eagerly awaits Kohlis resurgence eyeing their second T20 World Cup conquest. The Men in Blue emerged victorious in the maiden edition 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 poised to clash with cohosts USA in their third T20 World Cup match. The showdown will unfold at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday June 12. A victory here would all but cement Indias place in the Super 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.