‘Like having a genie’: Faf du Plessis hails Jasprit Bumrah after his 1/33 spell in T20 World Cup semi-final against England | Cricket News
3 min readMar 6, 2026 03:44 PM IST Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis compared having Jasprit Bumrah in a team to having a genie in a lamp. He stated that the Indian fast bowler had the rare skill to give a captain exactly what he needed during crucial moments in a game. Reacting after India’s win over England in the T20 World Cup semifinal, du Plessis stated that Bumrah’s impact goes well beyond traditional bowling stats and that he was a bowler every captain desired in tense situations. “It’s a superpower that any captain dreams of. It’s like having a genie; you just rub the lamp, and out comes Bumrah,” du Plessis said on ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut show, referring to Bumrah’s ability to create breakthroughs at critical points in the game. Bumrah once again showcased this talent during India’s victory at the Wankhede Stadium, where nearly 500 runs were scored in total. While batters from both sides excelled, he stood out for his control and composure, conceding just 33 runs from his four overs. …


