Mon Nov 04 08:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Aussie Star Maxwell Names Bumrah as the “Best Bowler Ever”
**Sydney, Australia** – Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has hailed India’s Jasprit Bumrah as the “best bowler he has ever faced,” going so far as to predict that the 30-year-old will be remembered as the greatest all-format bowler of all time.
Maxwell, who was recently selected for Australia’s T20I series against Pakistan, made the bold statement in a video shared by ESPNCricinfo. He praised Bumrah’s exceptional skills, particularly his “unbelievable slow ball,” “great yorker,” and ability to swing the ball both ways. He also highlighted Bumrah’s deceptive release point, which makes it seem like he changes his line and length at the last moment.
“I think the best bowler I would have faced would probably be Bumrah. I think he’s probably going to go down as the best all-format bowler of all time,” Maxwell said.
Bumrah’s recent form certainly justifies Maxwell’s praise. He currently sits atop the ICC Test rankings and was instrumental in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign. He continued his impressive run in Test series against South Africa, England, and Bangladesh this year. He was also named Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup 2024, where India emerged victorious, defeating South Africa in the final.
Bumrah is currently playing in the three-Test series against New Zealand and is also part of India’s squad for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2025, set to begin in Australia on November 22. His record in Australia is impressive, with 32 wickets in seven Test matches.
Maxwell’s statement is a testament to Bumrah’s dominant presence on the international stage. As he continues to rise through the ranks, it’s clear that the “best bowler ever” title might not be too far out of reach for this exceptional fast bowler.
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