It seems that the Australian hangover is over jasprit bumrah has not come to an end even after the Border-Gavaskar action between the two nations reached its climax in Sydney. Australian analysts and broadcasters still cannot get over the terror that Indian maestro Bumrah inflicted on the hearts of Australian batsmen and those watching him.
Mark Waugh highlights the striking similarity between the actions of Jasprit Bumrah and Lockie Ferguson
A rather hilarious incident occurred in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 which shows that Bumrah’s shadows still scare Australians. During a BBL match between Brisbane heat and Sydney Thunder At The Gabba, an unconventional ball from Lockie Ferguson took the Heat hitters by surprise.
However, former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh who was on the commentary panel couldn’t let go of the delivery easily and immediately pointed out the similarity between Ferguson’s slight limp in the run before bowling the delivery with Bumrah’s run.
Ferguson has managed to surprise hitters in BBL this season with this move by taking the pace out of the run and outsmarting hitters as they wrongly anticipate the speed of the incoming pitch. Ferguson cast a marquee spell as Thunder faced Heat in the 25th clash of the season. He also stood out in the same game by throwing a sensational throw to remove the balls. wooden jackHe is out of line to send the Heat’s opener back to the pavilion with just 2 runs.
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“I thought it was Jasprit Bumrah halfway through the lead-up!”
Lockie Ferguson’s career has to @juniorwaugh349 😂 #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/92jc20hc4B
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 6, 2025
Ferguson impressed with the bowl so far at BBL|14
The 33-year-old pacer has been one of the highlights of the 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, making him one of the most efficient bowlers of the season so far. Ferguson had also previously appeared in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for teams like Calcutta Knights Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The New Zealand international played for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the previous season. Before the IPL auction, the franchise decided to release him.