Who in cricket has 'no weakness'? Sanjay Manjrekar draws a unique parallel with Dilip Kumar
Xtra Time Web Desk: Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace spearhead and the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year, continues to receive widespread praise for his remarkable bowling prowess. While his status as one of the finest fast bowlers is well acknowledged, a surprising comparison has emerged—between Bumrah and legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar.
On Star Sports’ show Deep Point, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared an interesting anecdote from his conversation with Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan.
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"I spent one evening with Aamir Khan, and we were talking about Dilip Kumar. So I asked him, 'We don't understand from the outside what is so great about Dilip Kumar.' Aamir thought about it for a while and then eventually said, 'He had no weakness.' That's Bumrah for you," Manjrekar remarked.
Bumrah’s impact in 2024 has been exceptional. Along with winning the prestigious 'ICC Cricketer of the Year' award, he was also named the 'ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year' for his stellar performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The right-arm pacer dominated the series, taking 32 wickets at an astonishing average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.37.
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Throughout 2024, Bumrah’s consistency was evident, as he picked up 71 wickets in just 13 Tests at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16. His overall Test career figures now stand at 205 wickets from 45 matches, with an impressive average of 19.40 and a strike rate of 42.0.
However, his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy remains uncertain. The speedster is currently recovering from a back injury sustained during the fifth Test against Australia, raising concerns over his availability for the marquee tournament, which begins on February 19.
