Rohit Sharma (L) and Jasprit Bumrah© X (previously Twitter)
Pakistan-born quick bowler Zahoor Khan, who performs for the UAE cricket crew, was a part of the Mumbai Indians set-up as a internet bowler again in 2014. Though he didn’t play within the Indian Premier League (IPL), the quick bowler had the chance to play towards among the greatest names of world cricket as a part of the franchise. In a current interplay, Zahoor opened up about his time with MI and claimed that Jasprit Bumrah was so impressed by his slower deliveries that he requested about how he grips the ball.
“I used to be with Mumbai Indians for 3 months. I’ve spent cheap period of time with Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah actually preferred me a lot and requested me about grip. Yeh slower ball kaise dalte ho? (How do you bowl this slower supply?) It is a enormous deal for me as he’s the world’s No. 1 bowler, and he requested me concerning the grip. He watched my video as effectively within the T10 event the place I bowled a maiden. I informed him but additionally requested him how he bowls yorkers with the brand new ball. As a result of solely 2 folks on the planet can do it – Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah,” Zahoor informed Sports activities Tak.
Zahoor additionally recalled bowling to Rohit Sharma within the nets and added that the Indian cricket crew skipper discovered it troublesome to play his slower supply.
“I even bowled to Rohit Sharma. As soon as I bowled a slower ball, and he stored on trying as a result of the ball hardly reached him. Even he could not choose my deliveries. He was like how can it’s so gradual? Then I bowled at him once more. He stated even when the batter picks your ball, it’ll by no means end in a six.”
Rohit… the place do I even start to discuss him? He is a legend. The best way he speaks and conducts himself. Once I was with MI, Rohit would have his meals with the identical guys who would carry our baggage. As for Bumrah, he’s a celebrity. He was injured for a yr all proper however look what he has achieved since his return. He has proven that he’s again. He too is an excellent human being,” Zahoor added.
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