'No replacement for Bumrah': Sanju Samson's big statement after India's defeat
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson stated that Jasprit Bumrah is irreplaceable for the national team following a T20I loss to the West Indies. Samson expressed confidence in young bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav to develop with more experience.
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India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson believes Jasprit Bumrah is irreplaceable, but he is confident that the team has young bowlers who can improve with more opportunities. India lost the fourth T20I against the West Indies by 24 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. With Bumrah rested for the series, India's bowlers have faced a tough challenge on batting-friendly pitches.Bumrah was rested after participating in the Asian Games as the BCCI looks to manage the workload of its star fast bowler.Samson backs India's young bowlersSamson said Bumrah's quality makes him a special player, but he also pointed to the progress of Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav."There is no replacement for Jasprit Bumrah. He is a once-in-a-generation kind of bowler, and we are very lucky to have him.
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