Former Australia head coach and two-time World Cup winner Darren Lehmann in a recent interview revealed that he is captivated by Jasprit Bumrah’s skills, claiming to have never seen any player have more impact in a single series. The 54-year-old reserved his highest praise for Bumrah, equating him with all-time greats such as Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath.
“I presume he (Bumrah) is the next captain when Rohit finishes. He did a really good job in Perth. He is the best bowler I have ever seen live,” Lehmann was quoted as saying by PTI.
“I have seen Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath and all but I have not seen a bowler have impact like him in a single series like Jasprit Bumrah has since Mitchell Johnson in 2013-14 Ashes win.
“This is very similar as Bumrah already has 30 wickets. He has been outstanding to watch. He will do well when he gets a chance to lead India.”
Lehmann On Australia’s Future
Talking about transition, Lehmann noted that Australia’s batting could be a concern, rather than the bowling, even though Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, and Michael Neser are all in their early to mid-30s.
“I am not so worried about bowling as lot of good kids are coming up. Lance Morris, Xavier Bartlett from Brisbane Heats, so there are plenty of them. Spinners are okay but it is the batting that is being tested at the moment,” said Lehmann.
“There will be some changes with greats retiring but fast bowling will be good enough. How long Cummins and Starc survive time will tell, but hopefully, they will get to till next Ashes.”
Lehmann has had a decent reputation as a coach but when asked if he would consider coaching the Indian national team, the answer was negative.
“It would have been an honour to work with Indian national team but I am done with international cricket. I just want the young guys to get better,” Lehmann signed off.
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