Jasprit Bumrah made his debut for India against Australia in the land Down Under and has made himself an integral part of the Indian team in the shorter formats of the game. In his short international career he already holds the record for most wickets taken (28) by a bowler in a calendar year in T20Is. He has the confidence of the Indian skipper, MS Dhoni and has become his go to man at the death. Bumrah says that he is revelling in his journey and that he is having the time of his life representing India on the big stage.

“It has been a really good journey so far, a great experience. I have learnt with every match that I played, learning from the experienced players and how to go about it. Every youngster dreams to play for India and I have done that. The ride has been pretty good so far. Let’s hope it continues like this” said Bumrah.

Bumrah added that he doesn’t focus on the outcome but just wants to contribute to the team’s success. “Frankly speaking, I never think about the wickets that I have got, the numbers. I just try to contribute to the team’s success. I believe that whenever you think of the outcome, it doesn’t go your way. So, I just try to contribute in every possible way” said the death over specialist.

Bumrah’s ability to deliver lethal yorkers almost on demand at the death, has made him a household name and he opens up a bit on how he has mastered this difficult art, at such an early stage of his career.

“It feels good but I don’t pay too much attention to it. I have done a lot of death bowling for Mumbai Indians and also for Gujarat. I have a fair bit of idea and experience in that area now. I just try to improve my game, try to stick to my strengths and add new things to my bowling. That is the thing which will give me an advantage in the coming season. I do practice a lot on bowling yorkers and a whole lot of other deliveries in the nets. I repeat the same in a match. I go with a clear plan whenever I play.” said Bumrah.

Bumrah added that his debut against Australia was the most special match of his career.
“Not just Gayle’s dismissal but every international wicket is special to me. But my debut match, against Australia, remains the most memorable moment till now. These days in international cricket, the batsmen know everything. I try to practice a lot of deliveries and try to stick to my strength. These are the things that are helping me. A bowler has to keep on inventing ways to get a wicket” he said.

Throughout his short international career Bumrah has shied away from controversies and has refrained from sledging the opposition. This shows that he is focused on the task on hand. He says that it is important to be aggressive but that matters should not get out of hand.

“Yes, I don’t try to show my aggression. I’ll always be aggressive but I try to use it to my advantage. I don’t show it to the batsmen and will never abuse them. I know if you take it in a proper direction, it will help you in the matches” he added.

He was effusive in his praise for his skipper and said that it helps when a bowler knows that he has the confidence and backing of his skipper.

“It always gives you a good confidence that the captain is backing you. That really helps a youngster to express himself and perform well. The going has been good so far” 

Quotes taken from : https://indiatoday.intoday.in/