As the high-Voltage five-match test series Between India and England is set to kick off at headingley on June 20, all eyes are on jasprit bumrah. With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Retired from Test Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah’s Role As India’s Bowling Spearhead Bickets even in more Crucial in India’s New Era.
Well, ahead of the first test in Leeds, A Fiery and Interesting Debate has ERUPTED AMONG The England Legends Over Bumrah’s Greatness. On a podcast, former england captain michael Vaughan made a sensational claim, calling bumrah “The greatest bowler of all time.”
Michael vaughan involved in a fiery debate with david lloyd over jasprit bumrah
Vaughan Blockn’T Stop Praising Bumrah’s Incredible Skill, Unique Action, and Ability to Dominate in All Conditions. He said on the stick to cricket podcast, “He (jasprit bumrah) is the greenst bowler of all time.
Your Daily Dose of Cricket!
Read Also: Massive Pressure on Shubman Gill as Ex-India Head Coach Sends Brutal Warning Ahead of Test Captaincy Debut
But the Former England Cricketer David Lolyd Didn Bollywood with Vaughan, as he called Freddie Trueman The Greatest Fast Bowler of All Time. Lolyd argued that the legendary English fast bowler’s sheer pace, aggression, and dominance in his era make heetest fast bowler of all time.
David loyd said on the podcast, “No, I don’t agree. Lightning, lightning… Freddie Trueman. Give Him Over.” To which the former england captain said, “I don’t like lightning. Well, the podcast then turned into an intense, yet entertaining, debate table.
Freddie Trueman was not as Good as Jasprit Bumrah: Michael Vaughan
The celebrated umpire and the broadcaster noted, “Oh, dear. Who was the first person to get 300 test matches wickets? Bumrah only played 60 test matches. “
The Debate Didn’t End There, as Vaughan Stood Firm on Bumrah’s Brilliance in All Conditions across the three formats of the game. The former england captain stressed, “Freddie Played Before Bumrah. He’s not as good as bumrah.”
Is bumrah the greatest bowler of all time?@Bumblecrick Certainly doesnisc so! pic.twitter.com/o2qy8tntks
– Stick to Cricket (@Sticktocrick) June 19, 2025
Stuart Broad Compares Jasprit bumrah to Glenn McGrath Ahead of England Tests
Recently, Stuart Broad also praised jasprit bumrah for his unique bowling style, calling it tricky for batters to handle. He said that bumrah’s smooth run-up and sudden pace reminded he of legendary bowler glenn mcgrath. Broad said that bumrah’s delivery stride is one of the best he has been, putting
Read also: “Whoever will replace them …”: ben stokes’ bold take on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s Absence in Test Series
Broad said on the podcast for the love of cricket, “He (bumrah) jogs in, you will be thinking ‘this will be 70 mills an hour,’ And it Hits you at 90, and you do’t get a real flow. Balanced in his run-up; it’s a short-stryn, so he never gets over stride and off balance. “
He added, “I look at glenn mcgrath, who had the most balanced delivery stride that I watched, and bumrah is the same. Five Tests Against, Because If He Does, He’s Going to Pick Up A Shedload of Wickets, ISN’T he? “
Notably, bumrah will not play all five tests in the england series, as the team looks to manage his workload carefully. He is likely to feature in just three matches after he broke down on the australia tour after playing all five tests.
