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Xtra Time Web Desk: India’s star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded Jasprit Bumrah as a “once-in-a-generation” bowler. Ashwin praised Bumrah's performance at the recent T20 World Cup, highlighting him as one of the key positives for Team India. Bumrah, who is set to rejoin the Indian squad, has been named in the Test team for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, beginning on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

In an interview on Vimal Kumar’s YouTube channel, Ashwin remarked on India’s historical focus on batting and expressed his admiration for Bumrah’s contributions to Indian cricket. “India has always been a batsman-dominated country, and that’s unlikely to change. But I’m thrilled that we are celebrating Jasprit Bumrah. He is truly a once-in-a-generation bowler. We should celebrate him even more,” Ashwin said.

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Ashwin also mentioned Chennai's special appreciation for bowlers, sharing that Bumrah received a warm reception at a recent event. “We Chennai people value bowlers greatly. Bumrah was treated like a superstar when he visited here recently. He deserves to be recognized as a champion. Without naming anyone, Bumrah is currently the most valuable Indian cricketer,” he added.

Since his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has played 36 matches and taken 159 wickets. The second Test of the India-Bangladesh series will be held in Kanpur, starting on September 27.

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With Chennai's pitch expected to favor pacers, Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be India’s primary spin options, while Yashasvi Jaiswal could provide a valuable additional spin option.