Dinesh Karthik Counters Navjot Sidhu’s ‘Virat Kohli’ Claim with Priceless Bumrah Remark: ‘He’s More Valuable Than…’

Jasprit Bumrah has been showered with praise from all quarters after playing a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup victory. Bumrah emerged as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the Indian team, helping them end their long wait for an ICC title. He was the standout bowler throughout the tournament, consistently delivering top-notch performances. Regardless of the conditions or situations, Bumrah rose to the occasion and performed exceptionally well. He finished the tournament with 15 wickets in 8 matches, but what really impressed everyone was his economy rate of 4.18, which is remarkable for an entire tournament. India’s Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with teammate Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup final. (AFP)

Bumrah also delivered a special performance in the final when South Africa seemed to be in control. He was brought back into the attack in the 16th over when South Africa needed 30 runs off the last five overs. Bumrah gave away just six runs in his last two overs (16th and 18th) and took the crucial wicket of Marco Jansen, shifting the momentum in India’s favor.

Veteran Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik praised Bumrah highly, saying he is more valuable than a Kohinoor diamond and calling him the greatest all-format bowler.

“When I was on air, I said he is more valuable than a Kohinoor diamond. Genuinely, he is the greatest all-format bowler at the moment in world cricket. Under pressure to come and keep performing time and time again, not many can do that,” Karthik said on Cricbuzz.

Karthik also described the 30-year-old pacer as a perfect asset for any captain, capable of delivering results in any condition.

“He’s a captain’s dream—someone who wins at any stage, any play of the match—that’s what makes him so special. Brilliant, fantabulous—that’s the word for him,” he added.

Earlier, another Indian star, Virat Kohli, received similar praise from Navjot Singh Sidhu, who called him the Kohinoor of India during the early stages of the T20 World Cup.

“Virat Kohli is the pride of India and world cricket. India had Kohinoor in the past, now India has Virat Kohli,” said Sidhu on Star Sports.

Meanwhile, Kohli announced his retirement from T20Is during his speech after winning the Player of the Match award in the final, where he scored 76 runs off 59 balls. His determined innings helped India post a challenging total of 176/7, which the Indian bowlers defended in a thrilling match.