Looks like the Australian hangover over Jasprit Bumrah has not come to an end even after Border-Gavaskar action between the two nations reached its climax in Sydney. The Australian analysts and broadcasters still can’t get over the terror which Indian pace maestro Bumrah inflicted in the hearts of Aussie batters and those watching him.
Mark Waugh highlights striking similarity between Jasprit Bumrah and Lockie Ferguson’s action
A rather hilarious incident occurred in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 which shows Bumrah’s shadows are still scaring Aussies. During a BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder at The Gabba, an unconventional ball from Lockie Ferguson caught Heat batters by surprise.
However, Australian former cricketer Mark Waugh who was in the commentary panel couldn’t let go off the delivery easily and immediately pointed out the similarity between Ferguson’s slight limp in run-up before bowling the delivery with Bumrah’s run-up.
Ferguson has managed to astonish the batters in BBL this season with this move by taking the pace off the run-up and outsmarting the batters as they wrongly anticipate the speed of the incoming delivery. Ferguson bowled a marquee spell as Thunder clashed with Heat in the 25th clash of the season. He also made highlights in the same match by bowling a sensational delivery to take the bails off Jack Wood’s off-stump to send the Heat opener back to the pavilion on just 2 runs.
Also Read: Twitter reactions: Max Bryant sizzles in Brisbane Heat’s tremendous win over Sydney Thunder in BBL 2024-25
Here’s the video
“I thought it was Jasprit Bumrah halfway through the run up!”
Lockie Ferguson’s run up has got to @juniorwaugh349 😂 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/92jc20hc4B
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 6, 2025
Ferguson impressed with the bowl so far in BBL|14
The 33-year-old pacer has been one of the highlights of Thunders’ pace attack this season with 8 wickets in 6 matches so far. More importantly, Ferguson has managed to keep his economy rate at a remarkable 7.16 which makes him one of the most efficient bowlers in the season so far. Ferguson had earlier also featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The New Zealand international played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the previous season. Ahead of the IPL auction the franchise decided to release him.
Also Read: Tim David’s fireworks against Adelaide Strikers hand Hobart Hurricanes their 4th consecutive win in BBL 2024-25
For latest cricket news & updates, visit CricketTimes.com.