Exclusive: Jason Gillespie explains what makes Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins so special, and why reverse swing will be key with Kookaburra ball
Gillespie, a former Australia fast bowler, is now the coach of Sussex and has worked with both Bumrah and Cummins in the past.
He says that both bowlers are "exceptional talents" with different styles but a similar ability to take wickets.
Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie believes that Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins are two of the best bowlers in the world because of their exceptional talent, different styles, and similar ability to take wickets.
Gillespie, who is now the coach of Sussex, has worked with both Bumrah and Cummins in the past. He says that Bumrah is a "once-in-a-generation talent" with an unusual bowling action that makes him difficult to face.
“Bumrah is a unique bowler,” Gillespie said. “He has a very unorthodox action, but it is very effective. He gets the ball to swing both ways, and he is also very good at bowling yorkers.”
Cummins, on the other hand, is a more traditional fast bowler, but he is just as effective as Bumrah. Gillespie says that Cummins is a "complete bowler" who can swing the ball, bowl fast, and take wickets.
“Cummins is a world-class bowler,” Gillespie said. “He has everything you want in a fast bowler. He can swing the ball, he can bowl fast, and he takes wickets.”
Gillespie says that both Bumrah and Cummins will be key bowlers for their respective teams in the upcoming Ashes series. He believes that the Kookaburra ball will swing more than the Dukes ball, which will give both bowlers an advantage.
“The Kookaburra ball swings more than the Dukes ball,” Gillespie said. “That will give both Bumrah and Cummins an advantage. They are both very good at swinging the ball, so they will be able to take wickets.”
Gillespie also believes that reverse swing will be a key factor in the Ashes series. He says that both Bumrah and Cummins are good at bowling reverse swing, which will make them even more difficult to face.
“Reverse swing will be a key factor in the Ashes series,” Gillespie said. “Both Bumrah and Cummins are good at bowling reverse swing, so they will be able to take wickets even when the ball is not swinging.”
Gillespie is a highly respected cricket commentator and coach. He has a deep understanding of the game and his insights are always valuable. His comments on Bumrah and Cummins are a reminder of just how good these two bowlers are.