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Rashid Khan Picks Jasprit Bumrah as T20 GOAT Ahead of Kohli & ABD: Many legendary players hold countless records in international cricket, but when it comes to choosing the greatest T20 cricketer of all time, cricketers' preferences can vary.
Recently, during an engaging rapid-fire session, Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan picked India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as the greatest T20 cricketer of all time, choosing him over legends like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.Rashid Khan Snubs Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in GOAT T20 Debate
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In a video shared by Cricinfo on the social media platform 'X', Rashid Khan was asked to choose between two players in a knockout-style format:
- Opening Rounds: Rashid preferred himself over Sunil Narine, AB de Villiers over Andre Russell, Virat Kohli over Chris Gayle, and Jasprit Bumrah over Kieron Pollard.
- Kohli vs. Bumrah: When Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah faced off in the next round, Rashid—after a moment of thought—picked Jasprit Bumrah over Virat Kohli.
- Final Selection: Ultimately, in the final face-off between AB de Villiers and Jasprit Bumrah, the Afghan spinner chose the Indian pacer, stating, "Bumrah is unbelievable."
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Jasprit Bumrah T20 Career Stats and Major Achievements
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The 32-year-old Jasprit Bumrah made his IPL debut for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2013 and has remained with the franchise ever since. He made his international debut in 2016. Bumrah holds several historic achievements in T20 cricket:
- IPL Record: Bumrah is the highest wicket-taker for the Mumbai Indians in IPL history, having claimed 187 wickets.
- International Performance: He is India's second-highest wicket-taker in T20 International cricket, with 126 wickets to his name.
- Trophies and Awards: Bumrah has been a T20 World Cup winner twice and has won the IPL trophy five times during his career.
- Special Honors: He received the 2024 ICC Player of the Year award for his memorable performances in Tests and T20Is. Additionally, he was named 'Player of the Tournament' at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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