In an expression of thanks for the incredible reception he and his teammates received after winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stated on Monday that he has been “living a dream” for the past few days.
The 30-year-old was instrumental in India’s second-place finish overall and first-place finish in 17 years in the world trophy in the shortest format. He took 15 wickets in the massive event that came to an end on June 29 in Barbados. Because of his efforts, he was named Player of the Tournament.
“I am so thankful for the last few days. I’ve been living a dream and it has filled me with happiness and gratitude,” Bumrah posted on X, along with a video of him enjoying the rapturous homecoming that included a breakfast meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a victory parade attended by lakhs of fans in Mumbai.
The 42-second film included audio from Virat Kohli’s speech, in which the champion batter praised Bumrah’s contribution, given at the felicitation celebration following last Thursday’s parade.
Together with all-rounder Hardik Pandya, the quick bowler turned things around spectacularly for India in the championship game.
When South Africa required thirty off thirty balls, the two were brought in for their second period of the game. They caused chaos to guarantee that the Proteas ultimately lost by seven runs.
Kohli had called Bumrah a “once in a generation” player during the speech at the Wankhede Stadium, prompting the assembled crowd to chant the bowler’s name in appreciation.
“What I would like everyone to do is to applaud a guy who brought us back into games again, and again, and again. It was phenomenal. He is a once in a generation bowler. I am so glad he plays for us,” Kohli, who retired from T20 Internationals at the end of the World Cup, had said.
Bumrah was welcomed with flower petals after arriving at his Ahmedabad home recently.
