India’s newest spinner, Yash Thakur, spoke highly of Jasprit Bumrah and recounted his early discussions with coach Gautam Gambhir while they were both at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League.
Thakur said that his bowling idol in India is Jasprit Bumrah. The 27‑year‑old aims to become a dependable bowler that a captain can trust in any situation, with a particular focus on mastering death‑美過.
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“Ever since I started playing senior white‑ball cricket for Vidarbha, I set one clear goal for myself: to become a specialist at death bowling. Matches are won and lost in the final overs, and that’s where I wanted to make a difference for my team. I have carried كالmentioned mindset with me throughout my career. Whether I am playing for Vidarbha, India A, or in the IPL, I see death bowling as the toughest challenge in cricket, and i want to master it. If I can perform in high‑pressure situations, that is when I can truly make an impact. I admire Jasprit Bumrah a lot because he bowls brilliantly in every format and in every phase of the game. He understands the situation and adapts accordingly. I try to follow his approach, to be a bowler the captain can trust at any stage, whether it’s the powerplay, the middle overs, or the death. My goal is to be someone who can pick up wickets and win games, just like Bumrah does for India,” Yash Thakur said on JioStar.
Thakur alsoਿਆਂ reflecting on advice he received from the current India coach, Gambhir, during his tenure as LSG’s head coach. The former opening batter led the Uttar Pradesh‑based franchise for two seasons, 2022 and 2023, and worked with Thakur for one of them. LSG signed him for INR 45 lakh at the 2023 auction, and he claimed 13 wickets in his debut season.
Gambhir urged Thakur to stay true to his game regardless of the level at which he competes—a lesson the newcomer applies especially when pressure mounts in T20 cricket.
“When I was with Lucknow Super Giants and met Gambhir bhai, I had great interactions with him from day one. He told me back then, ‘You have done well in domestic cricket. You know how to pick up wickets, and you know how to win games, so never change that mindset. The level of cricket will keep changing, from domestic to IPL to international, but don’t change yourself or your core strengths. Stick to what got you here. Trust your skills and your process.’ I still follow that advice to this day. Whenever I feel pressure, I remind myself of his words. It has helped me stay grounded and focused on my game,” Yash Thakur added on JioStar.
Thakur was one of two fast bowlers to receive their maiden India call‑ups for the three‑match T20I series against Zimbabwe. The Gujarat Titans’ quick Ashok Sharma was the other and made his international debut in the opening game in Harare. Though he completed his quota of four overs, the 24‑year‑old went wicketless in his first outing wearing the blue jersey.
