Bhubaneswar : Cricket fans love a good controversy, but is Jasprit Bumrah’s action really illegal, or are we just not used to seeing something so unique?
First, why do people keep asking if Bumrah is chucking? His slingy run-up and the way his arm snaps through delivery can look strange—even to seasoned cricket watchers. But looking strange doesn’t mean breaking the rules.
Here’s the science: The ICC says if a bowler’s elbow straightens more than 15 degrees during delivery, that’s chucking. Cricket biomechanics experts have checked Bumrah’s action in slow-mo and under the microscope: it’s a natural hyperextension, not an illegal bend. So his “elbow snap” is all above board.
Some in the Australian media brought up the question again during his latest tour, often after he rips through their batting lineup. Is that just gamesmanship? Legendary cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar and Greg Chappell have called the allegations “baseless.” Even top coaches agree: Bumrah’s action is unique but 100% legal.
So, is he bowling or throwing? The experts—and the rules—agree: Jasprit Bumrah is bowling, just in his own unforgettable style. Criticism keeps popping up, but the wickets keep tumbling.
That’s not a mystery, it’s just Bumrah being brilliant.
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