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Bumrah in action (left), Pakistani boy imitating him (right) pic: X

Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah is now an international icon, whose formidable presence is feared by batters worldwide, including star players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from Pakistan. His influence extends beyond borders, as evidenced by a viral video showing a young boy in a remote part of Pakistan flawlessly imitating Bumrah's distinctive bowling action.

The video caught the attention of Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram, who expressed his admiration on X. Akram praised the young fan's control and precision, noting the striking similarity to Bumrah's style. "Wah jee wah, look at that control and action exactly like the great @Jaspritbumrah93. Video of the day for me. #crickethavenoboundaries," tweeted Akram.

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Watch here: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wah jee wah look at that control and action exactly like the great <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> video of the day for me . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/crickethavenoboundiers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#crickethavenoboundiers</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ut215HD3iB">https://t.co/Ut215HD3iB</a></p>&mdash; Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) <a href="https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive/status/1812884272337817780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The video showcases the boy replicating Bumrah's quirky run-up and precise delivery stride with astonishing accuracy, highlighting his dedication and hours of practice. Bumrah, aged 30, played a crucial role in India's T20 World Cup victory, earning the Player of the Tournament title for his exceptional performance, which included 15 wickets in eight matches. His remarkable bowling statistics included an average of 8.26 runs per wicket and an economy rate of 4.17.

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This viral moment underscores the unifying power of sports and the inspirational impact of heroes like Bumrah, who continue to nurture the dreams of young fans worldwide, transcending national boundaries.Whether it's Tests, ODIs, or T20Is, Jasprit Bumrah is in a league of his own. Hand him the new ball, and he'll swing it effortlessly across all formats. If there's no swing on offer, it takes him just two or three deliveries to devise a new strategy. Need a wicket in the middle overs? Bumrah will deliver. Want to trap a batter with a bouncer in a Test match? Let Bumrah work his magic. Death overs? Bumrah is a specialist.