Curtly Ambrose, the legendary West Indian fast bowler, shared his insights on contemporary cricket, emphasizing his admiration for Jasprit Bumrah’s unorthodox bowling style and discussing broader issues in the game today:
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- Ambrose is a huge fan of Jasprit Bumrah, praising his unconventional yet highly effective bowling technique.
- Despite Bumrah’s history of back issues, Ambrose believes Bumrah should not change his action unless faced with a serious injury.
- Ambrose met Bumrah during India’s tour of Antigua and has been impressed with his performances across all formats.
- He acknowledges the risk of injury for fast bowlers but asserts that each bowler’s style is unique and must be respected.
- Ambrose believes the strain on Bumrah’s back is not solely due to his action, citing examples of other bowlers with stress fractures.
- He expressed concern over the excessive cricket being played today, including the impact of T20 leagues on player workload.
- Despite enjoying limited overs cricket himself, Ambrose maintains that Test cricket is the pinnacle for achieving legendary status in the sport.
- He advocates for measures to make Test cricket more appealing while dismissing claims of its decline.
- Ambrose reminisced about his competitive spirit against top batsmen like Sachin Tendulkar and expressed interest in bowling against modern stars like Virat Kohli and Joe Root.
- Regarding the ongoing T20 World Cup, Ambrose appreciates the competitiveness brought by smaller teams, highlighting the unpredictability of the tournament.
