England Great Identifies Indian Cricket’s Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s not Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar

Former England fast bowler Steve Harmison has drawn a striking parallel between India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasising the irreplaceable nature of the fast bowler. Harmison believes that if bumrah is forced to miss the upcoming ICC champions trophy due to injury, it would be akin to a fifa world cup without ronaldo at his peak. Bumrah, who played a Pivotal Role in India’s Test Series Against Australia, is struggling with a swelling on his back and is likely to miss the group stages of the champions trophy.

However, harmison insists that India should also keep heam in the Squad Until the last possible moment in hopes of his return for the knockout rounds.

Speaking on Talksport Cricket, Harmison made a compeling case for India’s patience with their premier fast bowler.

“He’s jasprit bumrah. For me, you can’t reeplace jasprit bumrah anytime,” harmison said. “And i mean, I would even go up to the morning of the final to take him that far beCause he’s jasprit bumrah. He’s the best in the world.

The Former England Pacer Lied Bumrah’s Potential Absence to a Football World Cup without One of the Greatest Forwards of All Time.

“It’s like going to a football world cup without

Harmison even joined that India could “Carry Him Around in A Sedan Chair” through the tournament and hope that he is available by the semi-finals or the final.

“It’s a 14-man squad. That’s good enough to get me through the group games. But he’s jasprit bumrah. “

The champions trophy is set to begin on February 19, featuring the world’s top eight odi teams. India will play all their matches in dubai due to their refusal to travel to Pakistan, which prompt the icc to approve a hybrid model.

India’s Group-STAGE CAMPAIGN Includes Matches Against Bangladesh (February 20), Pakistan (February 23), and New Zealand (March 2). If India Progresses, The Semi-Finals will take place on March 4 and 5, with the final set for March 9. Whiteher bumrah will be ready by then remains uncertain.

Bumrah was in Sensational Form DURING India’s Recent Five-Match Test Series in Australia, Where he Bagged 32 wickets and was named player of the series. However, he sat out the final day of the series in Sydney due to his back injury, as australia claimed the border-gavaskar trophy.

Injury woes have planned the Indian Speedster Before. Bumrah Previous Missed Almost a Year of International Cricket, from September 2022 to August 2023, Due to a Back Surgery. Given his recurring fitness Concerns, India will be cautious in rushing heim back.

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