Former West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose has come out in defence of India cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, who recently said that he has a "few problems" when people call off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin "one of .
More, who was the head of the section committee back then, wanted to give Dhoni a chance because he was a ‘keeper who could get quick runs down the order’.
Former India chief selector Kiran More, in a chat with ex-West Indies pacer Curtly Ambrose and sports presenter Karishma Kotak, recalled the decision when he picked MS Dhoni to play for the national side for the first time.
Watch: Jasprit Bumrah is so different, he can surely get to 400 Test wickets, says Curtly Ambrose
Ambrose, who took 405 wickets in 98 Tests at an outstanding average of 20.99, said Bumrah has impressed him the most from the current Indian lot. Jasprit Bumrah | AFP
West Indies fast bowling great Curtly Ambrose says Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is “so different” from all other bowlers he has seen and has the potential to reach the 400 wicket milestone in Tests if he manages to stay fit.
Ambrose, who took 405 wickets in 98 Tests at an outstanding average of 20.99, said from the current Indian lot, Bumrah has impressed him the most.
Bumrah can take 400 Test wickets if he stays fit: Ambrose
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Jasprit Bumrah. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 9 : India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah can cross 400 Test wickets if he can maintain his fitness for a long period, said West Indies pace legend Curtly Ambrose. India s got a few good fast bowlers. I m a big fan of Jasprit Bumrah. He s so different than any bowler I have seen. He s so effective and I m looking forward to him doing really well, Ambrose said on The Curtly & Karishma Show on YouTube He is (going to take more than 400 Test wickets) as long as he can remain healthy, fit and play long enough. He can seam the ball, swing the ball and bowl great yorkers. He s got a lot in his arsenal. So as long as he can remain on the park for a long period of time, I m sure he can get up there, Ambrose explained.