“In my head, growing up, I was never unorthodox,” says Jasprit Bumrah from his home in Ahmedabad. Time with loved ones is a precious commodity for India’s galácticos, but their champion fast bowler has spared some for a chat before Thursday’s highly anticipated first Test against England.
“It wasn’t until I joined a national junior camp and saw a video of myself [that I saw I was different],” the 30-year-old continues. “I was just bowling fast and taking wickets, it never occurred to me. Now it’s my strength. It may have gotten jumbled up from watching lots of different bowlers on television but I’ve been fortunate: no coach has ever tried to change me.”
