Overview
- Patel, speaking on a TOI Sports podcast Wednesday, said Jasprit Bumrah is a star yet less popular than Virat Kohli.
- He argued that India has many 125 km/h bowlers but very few who can hit 140+ km/h consistently.
- He said raw pace now draws quicker national call-ups and better IPL chances than swing at lower speeds.
- He criticized the National Cricket Academy for weak, unscientific grooming and urged strength work, technique coaching, and strict workload plans.
- CricketAddictor reported Bumrah has gone wicketless in four IPL games for Mumbai Indians this season, a note that has sharpened the debate on pace and form.