Brett Lee names this cricketer ‘best bowler of all formats’

Legendary Australian pacer Brett Lee has declared India’s Jasprit Bumrah "the best bowler of all formats," following the right-arm pacer's instrumental role in securing India a victory in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Bumrah emerged as India’s standout performer in the tournament, claiming 15 wickets and delivering match-winning spells against Pakistan in the group stage and South Africa in the final. Both matches seemed nearly out of India's reach, but Bumrah's brilliance turned the tide.

The Indian pacer was also named Player of the Tournament for his stellar display with the ball.

Lee praised Bumrah's exceptional skills, stating, “In my opinion, Jasprit Bumrah is simply exceptional. He is the best bowler in all formats right now and leads the attack.”

“Bumrah can keep up an amazing pace while shaping the new ball away. His tournament performance demonstrated his leadership abilities, taking about 15 wickets with remarkable economy. He is absolutely exceptional, and India is deserving of praise for their accomplishments,” he added.

Lee also highlighted the strength of India's T20I setup, noting the emergence of players like Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja.

“Their batting order, which includes players who can dominate at every position from top to bottom, speaks volumes. Their middle-order is loaded with power and they have hitters who can put runs on the board quickly,” he said.