World Cup: How ‘smart’ Bumrah makes back-up seamers’ job easier

Jasprit Bumrah’s cerebral bowling skills were on display as he bowled a spell of 4/39 against Afghanistan. While his unorthodox action and natural ability have been widely discussed, his ability to read the pitch quickly and find his length is often overlooked. Bumrah’s performance also highlighted the lack of a steady sixth bowling option for India in ODI cricket.