Star Pacer of Team India Jasprit Bumrah Says Mother is Priority over Blockbuster WC Clash
The fast bowler of Indian cricket team Jasprit Bumrah says seeing his mother again takes priority over Saturday's blockbuster World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. Bumrah will be playing in his home city of Ahmedabad in front of 132,000 fans in the biggest cricket stadium in the world. However, family matters come first for the 29-year-old. After taking an impressive 4-39 in Wednesday's eight-wicket win against Afghanistan, Bumrah said, "I've been away for a while now. I'll be happy to see my mother at home."
Bumrah was raised by his Daljit, a school principal, after his father died suddenly just before he turned five.
He also said, "I'm going to see her. That's the first basic thing for me." Only then will Bumrah focus on facing Pakistan on a ground where he has yet to play a one-day international, although he is more than familiar with the imposing arena as it is the home of his Gujarat IPL team.
While continuing his statement, he said, "I have not played a one-dayer there, but I have played a test match. The atmosphere is going to be exciting. I'm sure a lot of people are going to come. So, it will be a sight to see. So yeah, hoping for the best over there."