Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar feels that the young Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be a great asset to Virat Kohli and his men at the ICC World Cup 2019. Bumrah, who has been rested for the ongoing tour of New Zealand, following a superlative effort in India’s historic Test series win in Australia.

Bumrah was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the four Tests, with 21 wickets conceding just 357 runs in the process. Talking about him to Sportstar, Tendulkar said, “Honestly, I had seen this coming. I am not surprised by Bumrah’s success. Having spent time with him and seen his sincere and honest efforts to improve and learn, I always knew it was a matter of time before he would rattle the best batsmen in the world. I have seen from close quarters how he looks to improve. In 2015, I had seen his ability to win a battle. With Kane Williamson in batting, I had said Bumrah would make his mark. I am happy he has.”

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Tendulkar believes Bumrah’s precision and consistency make him a lethal bowler for opposition sides to face.

Sachin added, “His action and deceptive bowling, plus the consistency to take wickets, make him a dangerous bowler. He knows how to execute his plans. Bumrah will be a big threat to the opposition and a great asset to India at the World Cup.”

Tendulkar was also delighted with another young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who has scored two centuries and two fifties in nine Tests so far.

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The legend elaborated, “Rishabh has terrific prospects in international cricket. He has a great future, but he must keep his head on his shoulders and look to enjoy his game. If he keeps his focus he will play long because things will happen around his cricket essentially. I have liked his approach and the fact that he is fearless.”