Jasprit Bumrah has been a constant threat to the batters and his unstoppable spells have only made the world gape in awe. Former Australian captain, Greg Chappell made the ultimate comparison, naming Jasprit Bumrah in the same plane as that of Andy Roberts and Dennis Lillee.

Writing in his own column for the Sydney Herald, Chappell underlined what makes Jasprit Bumrah so dangerous. From talking about his bowling technique to underlining the key components of Bumrah’s bowling, Chappell made no attempts in dissembling his admiration for the Indian quick.

Pointing out the similarity between Bumrah and former West Indies fast bowler, Andy Roberts, Chappel penned, “Roberts had a loping and relaxed run-up and a very strong shoulder action like Bumrah, and skidded onto you quite quickly, so it was important to be focused on the ball leaving the hand. I prepared for his full ball and thought about hitting him straight to keep me in a neutral position to present the full face of the bat as often as possible.”

He further added, “Bumrah mirrors this versatility. With 151 wickets at an average of 21.03 in just 30 Tests, his ability to excel in diverse conditions recalls Marshall’s dominance. Bumrah’s reverse swing on abrasive surfaces and his ability to seam and swing the ball under cloudy skies have been pivotal, evoking the same uncertainty that batsmen faced against Marshall. As Ian Botham famously remarked of Marshall, “He gave you no respite.” Today, batsmen echo similar sentiments about Bumrah.”

Chappell continued, “Bumrah’s ability to reverse the old ball has drawn comparisons to this iconic duo. His spells in the 2021 England series and 2022 South Africa tour showcased his mastery of reverse swing, leaving batsmen helpless against late-dipping yorkers – a hallmark of Wasim and Waqar.”

Chappell concluded by stating, “While the legends of yesteryear established the foundations, Bumrah is carving his own legacy – one that promises to inspire future generations of pacemen. Fast bowling, cricket’s most compelling spectacle, thrives through these icons. Bumrah, with his unorthodox brilliance, stands tall among them, embodying the heavy artillery that Ian Chappell so eloquently described. Make no mistake, Bumrah stands between Australia and the Border/Gavaskar Trophy.”