Published 15:06 IST, June 1st 2020

India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah reveals the reason behind his unique bowling action

India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah revealed the reason behind his unique bowling action that include the short-run up while bowling

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Jasprit Bumrah has been backbone of Indian bowling line-up ever since he had first burst on to scene at highest level in 2016. Over years, he has gone on to become a world-class bowler and when he got to play red-ball cricket, he made ball do talking as he went on to register five-wicket hauls in South Africa, England, and, Australia respectively.

He has won praises from all corners of world for his bowling, especially for his unique action. Recently, Jasprit has come forward and talked about his bowling action.

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're is proper action': Jasprit Bumrah

During an interview with a news daily, premier Indian pacer went on to say that basically, he has never been coached a lot and that he has professional coaching r has he attended any camps. He n mentioned that to date, he has learned everything by himself through TV and videos.  

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Talking about his unique bowling action, youngster added that re is proper reason for action and he never really listened to people who told that action needs to be changed as star bowler kept on developing on strengths if he could have self-belief in doing so.

Revealing reason behind his short run-up, Mumbai Indians speedster mentioned that paucity of in his backyard was reason for such a run-up. Furrmore, 26-year-old added that he had to stick short run-up because he did t have so much and 8 step run-up is longest that he had.

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At same time, quickie also said that even though he has tried longer run-up, thing changes and that speed is still same because of which he feels pointless in running so much.

As of w, all global sporting events have eir been postponed or canceled due to global pandemic. Even IPL 2020 that was originally scheduled to get underway on March 29 has w been suspended indefinitely. Jasprit Bumrah was all set to lead Mumbai Indians in 13th edition of IPL. MI who are defending champions will t only be aiming to retain ir title but also win ir record fifth IPL crown as well.

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15:06 IST, June 1st 2020