'He's a great bowler': Aussie rival hails Jasprit Bumrah as 'best fast bowler' in all formats

As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches, Australian batting stalwart Steve Smith has showered praise on Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah , calling him arguably the best fast bowler in all formats. 

The five-Test series, set to commence in Perth on November 22, will witness a thrilling contest between two of the world's top teams, with Jasprit Bumrah 's exceptional skills likely to play a pivotal role in India's quest for a historic third consecutive series win in Australia.

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Steve Smith lauds Jasprit Bumrah

Steve Smith, known for his exceptional batting skills and ability to handle top-notch bowlers, has faced Jasprit Bumrah in various formats and has been impressed by the Indian speedster's versatility and skillset. Bumrah's unique action, ability to generate pace, and skill in varying the ball's trajectory make him a formidable opponent for even the most experienced batters. 

"He's a wonderful bowler, whether I face him with the new ball, slightly older ball, or even the old ball. He's got great skills with all of them. He's a great bowler, arguably the best fast bowler across the three formats. It's always going to be a challenge," Smith told Star Sports.

His impressive record across formats is a testament to his exceptional talent, and Smith's endorsement is a reflection of the respect he commands among his peers.

With his ability to adapt to different conditions and his reputation as one of the most feared fast bowlers in the world, Bumrah will undoubtedly be a key player in India's quest for a historic series win in Australia later this year.

Jasprit Bumrah has done remarkably well since making his Test debut in January 2018, taking 164 wickets in 37 games at an average of 20.51. 

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Steve Smith, on the other hand, has been opening for Australia in the past couple of series and is expected to do the same against India.

Smith, a veteran of 109 Tests, is likely to cross the 10,000-run milestone in the high-profile series, having so far made 9685 runs.

(With PTI inputs)