Virat Kohli praised Jasprit Bumrah: Team India has now returned to its country after defeating South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024. Team India reached Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi at 6:09 am on July 4. After this, the Prime Minister of the champion team Narendra Modi The meeting took place at the residence of Virat Kohli. Then the Indian team went to Mumbai. Where the victory parade of the champion and T20 World Cup trophy was held. Lakhs of fans were present in this victory parade. After this, an award ceremony was organized for the champion team India at the Wankhede Stadium. In this ceremony, Virat Kohli praised Jaspreet Bumrah a lot.
Kohli calls Bumrah a “national treasure”
Indian batsman Virat Kohli has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah, calling him India’s “national treasure” and the “eighth wonder of the world”.
While interacting with Kohli during the felicitation ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the presenter jokingly asked him if he would sign a petition to declare Bumrah a “national treasure” and the “eighth wonder of the world”?
Without any delay, Virat Kohli replied- “I will sign the petition right now. He has to decide for himself what kind of schedule he wants to make. We just want him to play as much cricket as possible. He is a once in a generation bowler and we are proud that he plays for us.”
What did Kohli say on Bumrah’s performance in the final?
Virat Kohli admitted that when South Africa needed just 30 runs to win in the last five overs of the match, he thought it would be difficult for India to win. But, he was impressed by the spirit of Bumrah, who brought the team back by taking one wicket for just 6 runs.
Kohli said, “I want everyone to appreciate the player who brought us back in the match again and again. The two overs he bowled in the last five overs were amazing. Big applause for Jasprit Bumrah!”