India v/s Australia: Jasprit Bumrah explains how Ashish Nehra’s presence will give hosts an edge in T20 series

There’s hardly any doubt that India’s current limited overs team is right up there with the very best. While the Men In Blue seem to have all bases covered, their biggest asset has to be their fast-bowling battery.

Yes, it’s hard to imagine that a group of pacers can ever be Team India’s strongest weapon, but the truth is that in Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav and Ashish Nehra, India has a world-class set of bowlers.

While the ODIs are spearheaded by the younger Bhuvi and Bumrah, the duo have the experienced Nehra for company when it come to T20s. Talking about the edge Nehra provides when it comes to the shortest format of the game, Bumrah on Friday said he’s excited to pick the veteran’s brains in the upcoming three-match series against Australia. The first game is scheduled to be played in Ranchi on Saturday.

The 38-year-old Nehra is making a comeback after playing T20I series against England earlier this year.

“He’s a very experienced player. I’ve played some cricket with him. I’ve played in World Twenty20 with him. It’s really good to have him in the side… It’s lot of fun. He has loads of experience to share. He’s …read more