Watch: Under-13 cricketer in Hong Kong bowling like Jasprit Bumrah
What's the story
Several kids, around the world, look to imitate their favorite cricketers, be it their body language, batting stance or bowling action. And recently, a young cricketer in the Under-13 league in Hong Kong, nailed down the bowling action of Jasprit Bumrah quite perfectly. Interestingly, this is not the first time that a kid has tried to imitate Bumrah. Here's more.
Twitter Post
U-13 bowler in Hong Kong imitates JB
Spotted in the U-13s League today - another interesting bowling action. Does this remind you of somebody? 🤔@Jaspritbumrah93 @BCCI @ICCMediaComms @ICC #Cricket #HKCricket pic.twitter.com/A8OOfmtfPG
— Hong Kong Cricket (@CricketHK) March 3, 2019
Bumrah's action
Bumrah's action a hit among kids around the globe
Both Bumrah's unorthodox style and rising stock in international cricket have paved a way for his action to be copied by youngsters around the globe. Prior to this incident in Hong Kong U-13 league, an Australian kid had tried to copy Bumrah's action. JB had appreciated his efforts on Twitter. In October 2018, a Pakistani five-year-old kid had also imitated the star Indian bowler.
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When Bumrah inspired a child in Australia
The kid is so cute . Give him my best wishes 😊.
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 9, 2019
Impact
Bumrah creating a lot of impact
JB has quickly gone on to become one of the most feared bowlers, in the world, across all the three formats. With kids wanting to bowl like him, it shows the impact he is creating with his performance. Cricket unifies one and all and it is great to see such affection for JB. Bumrah is currently involved in the series against Australia at home.
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Bumrah inspired a Pakistani fan after the Asia Cup
As a kid, I remember how I used to copy the actions of my cricketing heroes. 🏏
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) October 20, 2018
It's a wonderful feeling to see kids copying my action today.😃#childhoodflashbacks #Grateful #nostalgia https://t.co/ni4Y22aPMH
Performance
Bumrah has created a name for himself
The right-arm fast bowler has so far featured in 10 Tests, 45 ODIs and 42 T20Is. He made his Test debut against South Africa in Cape Town in early 2018. Even though, he has a long way to go, the 25-year-old has displayed his wicket taking prowess across the three formats. We hope more kids, across the globe, get inspired by the champion bowler.