Bumrah, who bagged career-best figures of 5-27 in India's ODI win over SL, says constant evolution helps him perform in international cricket
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a Sri Lankan wicket during the 3rd ODI at Pallekele International Stadium on Sunday. Pic/AFP
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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah said the zeal to learn something new with each game has helped him survive in international cricket.
Bumrah, who took a career-best five for 27 in the third ODI on Sunday, further said that he has learnt a lot from Sri Lankan ace Lasith Malinga while spending time at Mumbai Indians.
"As a bowler you have to constantly have to learn new things and that's been my main aim all the time. This is my first visit to Sri Lanka and I have never played here so it is always a challenge to play in different conditions," said Bumrah.
'Learning from seniors'
"I look to do that (keep learning) and keep asking questions to seniors as to what experience they have gained for so many years. This basic change has come in me (as a bowler) because I always learn nowadays. As a youngster you don't know what place you have to go and perform," he said.
Being in regular touch with Malinga has also contributed to his growth as a fast bowler. "He has been there with Mumbai Indians when I was a 19. So talking and learning from him has been always valuable. He has been there for 3-4 years so I have learnt a lot from him. I think every bit of knowledge that you get is very important."
Jasprit's varied roles
The pacer has had varied roles in the Indian team, starting out as first-change bowler, to becoming a death-overs specialist, to now sharing the new ball with Bhuvneshwar Kumar consistently, but Bumrah is fine with bowling at any time of the match. "I am happy as far as I am able to contribute to the team's success. If the team wants me to bowl first-change, I am happy to do that. If they want me to bowl with the new ball, I am happy to do that," he added.
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