Australia Nathan McSweeney, opener for the national cricket team, spoke about the challenge of the encounter Jasprit Bumrah. He issued a warning to the fast bowler, saying that he would throw punches at the fast bowler at the Gabba.
India National cricket team pacer Jasprit Bumrah has made life difficult for the Australian national cricket team players in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 tournament. A fast bowler is the leading wicket-taker series With 12 wickets to his name.
Jasprit Bumrah has bowled flawless lines and lengths in the two matches so far and has looked extremely dangerous with the ball. The fast bowler got his number on Nathan McSweeney in both matches as the Australian who made his debut in the series was given a tough time by the bowler.
Jasprit Bumrah removed Nathan McSweeney in two runs in Perth and then again got his number in Adelaide in the first innings. But the batsman looked strong in the second match as he scored 39 not out and 10 not out, helping Australia make a strong comeback in the series with a huge 10-wicket win.
The more you face him, the more comfortable you feel against him – Nathan McSweeney on Jasprit Bumrah
Nathan McSweeney, while talking about the experience of playing against Jasprit Bumrah, said that nothing could get more difficult for him now, especially facing bowlers like him at the start of his career. He added that he will gain some confidence from the Adelaide Test. Speaking to Cricket Australia, he said:
“To get a bowler like Jasprit this early in my career, it couldn't have been more difficult than that. I've gained some confidence from going through a stint in Adelaide. The more I play against him, the more comfortable I feel against him.”
“Facing him for the first time – he's a unique bowler. He's obviously world-class and a little different to most bowlers I've faced. (It's about) adapting to his angle and where he bowls at the crease.”
Hopefully I get better the more I face him and can throw a few more punches – Nathan McSweeney on Jasprit Bumrah
Nathan McSweeney, while talking about coming out to Jasprit Bumrah, said he will improve the more he faces. He added that he hopes to throw some punches at the player at the Gabba. He explained:
“I got two very good balls from him, so I'm trying to wear that on my chin and trust that what I was doing would be good enough. He had me back in Adelaide – he's a great bowler, and I'm also enjoying the experience of trying to come up with a game plan on the run.” “Against a world-class player, I hope I get better every time I play him and can land some more punches here at the Gabba.”
Batting well at the Gabba is particularly about leaving well – Nathan McSweeney
Nathan McSweeney also spoke about the play at the Gabba, saying batsmen can trust the bounce here and adding that if the challenge of the new ball is handled well, batsmen can bat for longer periods. He explained:
“I love playing here – the wicket has great bounce. Batting well at the Gabba is particularly about leaving well. You can really trust the bounce here, and it's about not fighting that bounce, and scoring square off the wicket.”
“If you spend a long time there, the game can open up, and you can actually score very quickly. It's definitely a new wicket for the ball, and if you can get past that, it's a beautiful ground to bat on.”
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