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Jasprit Bumrah: The greatest pace bowler of them all?

DEREK PRINGLE considers what makes the Indian seamer special, looks at the influence of Lasith Malinga and where he fits in the pantheon of greats

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Derek Pringle | 18/06/2025 at 10:06

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