Sreesanth Urges Bumrah to 'Finish' Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan in India-Pakistan Clash

The Indian cricket team's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign kicks off on June 05 against Ireland, but the highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on June 09 is already dominating the headlines. The two arch-rivals do not engage in bilateral series, making ICC and ACC events the only platforms where fans can witness their electrifying encounters.

Former India pacer S Sreesanth has expressed his views on India's pace-bowling attack, emphasizing the importance of Jasprit Bumrah's role in the upcoming match against Pakistan. Sreesanth believes that Bumrah should open the bowling for India, particularly against Pakistan.

"It will be crucial to see who bowls the first over. If Arshdeep bowls the first over, who made him struggle, we have seen their weakness before. When they start attacking, if they don't stop the runs, they will knock out a lot of bowlers. I think if we don't get the wickets in the powerplay, the match between Pakistan and India will be very tough. I think on 9th June, India needs to pick a wicket in the first over," said Sreesanth.

Sreesanth further added, "I want Bumrah to come first and bowl the first over. We have heard who will take the new ball, but I think if you are watching Bumrah, please finish Rizwan and Babar first."

India's pace bowling attack has not been as impressive as expected. Apart from Bumrah, neither Mohammed Siraj nor Arshdeep Singh have been in top form heading into the T20 World Cup. Siraj and Arshdeep had a disappointing IPL 2024 campaign, raising concerns about their ability to support Bumrah effectively.

The first few matches of the T20 World Cup will provide valuable insights into India's bowling capabilities. The team's performance in the powerplay will be crucial, as Sreesanth highlighted. If India can pick up early wickets, it will significantly increase their chances of success against Pakistan.

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