‘Naseem Shah is a better bowler than Jasprit Bumrah’ – Ihsanullah

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Pakistan’s fast bowler Ihsanullah recently sparked controversy by comparing Naseem Shah with India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. In a bold statement, the young Pakistan pacer stated that Naseem Shah is a better bowler than Indian fast bowling spearhead.

Jasprit Bumrah’s Impact Across Formats

Jasprit Bumrah has established himself as one of India’s finest fast bowlers, leaving a mark in all three formats of the game. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments has been a game-changer.

Bumrah’s performances have stood out in marquee events as well. He was instrumental in India’s campaigns at the ODI World Cup 2023 and the T20 World Cup 2024. His remarkable 15 wickets at an average of just 8.26 in the T20 tournament also earned him the Player of the Tournament award.

Naseem Shah’s Rise in Pakistan Cricket

Meanwhile, Naseem Shah has emerged as a promising fast bowler from Pakistan’s renowned fast-bowling talent pool. In his brief career so far, he has shown immense potential. However, lately he has failed to perform to his potential in the red-ball cricket and was also dropped from the Pakistan squad.

However, despite Naseem Shah’s relatively shorter career, Ihsanullah believes the young pacer matches up well against Bumrah. Speaking on a podcast, he confidently remarked:

“If I compare Bumrah, Naseem Shah is a better bowler.”

When the host pointed out Bumrah’s superior record, Ihsanullah defended his statement, suggesting that Naseem’s potential shouldn’t be dismissed just because of one season.

“Naseem Shah was also performing like this in the 2021 (2022) World Cup,” he added.

Ihsanullah also pointed out the difference in pitch conditions, arguing that Indian bowlers benefit more from favorable surfaces compared to Pakistani pacers, which influences their performances

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