"Bumrah is a baby bowler in front of me and I could have easily dominated him" : Abdul Razzaq

[Abdullah719]

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq believes that had he been active till now, he would not have had any problems in facing India's pace-sensation Jasprit Bumrah.

World No.1 ODI bowler Jasprit Bumrah is regarded as one of the best pacers of the current era and has become the linchpin of the Indian bowling unit in a short span of time.

Ever since making his Test debut in Cape Town in January 2018, Jasprit Bumrah has improved by leaps and bounds and is ranked no.5 in ICC Test rankings for bowlers.

Bumrah has been praised by many Cricket legends for his deadly Yorkers and lethal records but Abdul Razzaq believes Bumrah is a 'baby bowler' in comparison to yesteryear bowlers like Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath, and Shoaib Akhtar.

"I have played against great bowlers like Glenn McGrath and Wasim Akram, so Bumrah is a baby bowler in front of me and I could have easily dominated and attacked him," said Razzaq in an interview.

Abdul Razzaq represented Pakistan in ODIs from 1996 to 2011. Razzaq was ranked as the World No.2 all-rounder in the early 2000s when the Pakistan all-rounder was in his prime.

"After having faced world-class bowlers in my time, I would have had no problem against a bowler like Bumrah. The pressure would have been on him," Razzaq further added.

However, former Pakistan all-rounder also praised Bumrah and said he is a good bowler among a current lot of players. Razzaq further credited Bumrah's unique bowling action for his success.

Speaking about Bumrah, Razzaq added, "Bumrah is doing very well and has improved a lot. He has an awkward action and hits the seam perfectly which is why he is effective."

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cri...158-2019-12-04

[Shoaib88]

This is the same guy who on tv show said that he had relationship with 3-4 girls during his cricketing days and then when asked if it was before his marriage or after- he said after!

[Bel_Homme]

Couldnt read the slower delivery of Munaf Patel in Mohali when it mattered the most though.

[Shoaib88]

It is time Pakistan invests on increasing intellectual capabilities of their players.

[Forward Defensive Push]

Before anyone jumps on Abdul, read the entire thing. What he says makes sense. For anyone who dominated the likes of McGrath, the likes of Bumrah are not going to be a big deal for sure.

[Banton10]

Yes he could .He was one of the best alrounders in 2000s.

[big_gamer007]

Almost every Pakistani ex-player seems to enjoy glorifying their playing days and demean the current cricket.

Razzaq is a novice though compared to Shoaib about boasting and bigging himself.

[Shoaib88]

Before anyone jumps on Abdul, read the entire thing. What he says makes sense. For anyone who dominated the likes of McGrath, the likes of Bumrah are not going to be a big deal for sure.

I mean the same logic can be reversed like this: For anyone who got destroyed by the likes of trundlers like Munaf Patel, how could he face bumrah? We all know why he's saying such stuff. Many desperate pakistani ex-cricketers are trying to follow Shoaib Akhter's route.

[Mesozoic]

He should start a YouTube channel like his teammates and get everything out.
It would be extremely entertaining.

[Forward Defensive Push]

I mean the same logic can be reversed like this: For anyone who got destroyed by the likes of trundlers like Munaf Patel, how could he face bumrah? We all know why he's saying such stuff. Many desperate pakistani ex-cricketers are trying to follow Shoaib Akhter's route.

No point in making our own assumptions. What I know for a fact is that Abdul blasted Glenn McGrath at his prime. He was one of the best allrounders of his era. No reason why he would not thump Bumrah. I'm just deriving this from the known facts.

[Birdman]

Razzaq is correct though, Bumrah would have have been a baby bowler when Razaqq was playing in the 90's.

[Shoaib88]

No point in making our own assumptions. What I know for a fact is that Abdul blasted Glenn McGrath at his prime. He was one of the best allrounders of his era. No reason why he would not thump Bumrah. I'm just deriving this from the known facts.

Thats exactly what I am saying, didn't you watch the semi-final of 2011 world cup where he got destroyed by Munaf Patel- this is also a known fact.

[sindhiboy]

can't see razzaq hitting bumrah's yorkers

[geraltofrivia]

that munaf patel ball was great. harbhajan to umar akmal too. what a match. greatest match ever.

[AFM]

No point in making our own assumptions. What I know for a fact is that Abdul blasted Glenn McGrath at his prime. He was one of the best allrounders of his era. No reason why he would not thump Bumrah. I'm just deriving this from the known facts.

So just because he scored some boundaries of one random over from McGrath in one random ODI, he dominated him? LOL

[Rightarmfast]

No point in making our own assumptions. What I know for a fact is that Abdul blasted Glenn McGrath at his prime. He was one of the best allrounders of his era. No reason why he would not thump Bumrah. I'm just deriving this from the known facts.

Because he hammered mcgrath in one match, does it automatically mean he would hammer in all the matches? What kind of a logic is it? Joginder Sharma got Misbah out in finals of 20-20, does that mean he would do the same all the time?

[Forward Defensive Push]

Bumrah is a very good bowler and Abdul is a boastful individual but I don't think it is wrong to imagine the latter manhandling the former for sure. That is all I'm saying.

[Shoaib88]

Abdul Razzaq is perfect example of how desperation for money and fame can affect person's mental stability. Still can't believe he admitted to having multiple affairs while being married on live tv show!

[Kaptan]

Meanwhile Bhumrah : I have played and dominated great batsmen like Kohli, Smith and ABD. Razzak is a baby batsman in front of me.

[Mesozoic]

Meanwhile Bhumrah : I have played and dominated great batsmen like Kohli, Smith and ABD. Razzak is a baby batsman in front of me.

This.

[Markhor]

Ex Pakistan players prove right Intikhab Alam's observation about their mental capabilities every time they're interviewed.

[octavian]

This is the same guy who on tv show said that he had relationship with 3-4 girls during his cricketing days and then when asked if it was before his marriage or after- he said after!

So exactly is your issue?

That he didn't have the relationships and is telling a lie? Or that he did have the relationships and why is he telling the truth?

[someone21]

This is same Razzaq who said Shezhad has more talent than Sachin ever had....

[Hawkeye]

As a batsman, he definitely would have.

Schooled much bigger bowlers in his time.

[Shoaib88]

So exactly is your issue?

That he didn't have the relationships and is telling a lie? Or that he did have the relationships and why is he telling the truth?

My issue is this guy is clearly mentally unstable and someone needs to shut him up for his own good. I almost feel sorry for him.

[Slim]

This is the same guy who on tv show said that he had relationship with 3-4 girls during his cricketing days and then when asked if it was before his marriage or after- he said after!

HAHAHAHA legend!

[octavian]

My issue is this guy is clearly mentally unstable and someone needs to shut him up for his own good. I almost feel sorry for him.

Unfortunately this has nothing to do with the statement from Razzi that you quoted.

If you are so concerned and affected by what some ex-cricketer says or does, you need to re-assess yourself.

[Shoaib88]

Unfortunately this has nothing to do with the statement from Razzi that you quoted.

If you are so concerned and affected by what some ex-cricketer says or does, you need to re-assess yourself.

Who in their right mind says, I used to have 3-4 affairs after my marriage, in a casual conversation (he actually brought it up himself lol), on a live national tv show. Just imagine how his poor wife would be feeling after this, living with this guy means facing humiliation everyday for that unfortunate lady.

[Banton10]

Indians triggered by Abdul Razzaq statement.

[Forward Defensive Push]

Who in their right mind says, I used to have 3-4 affairs after my marriage, in a casual conversation (he actually brought it up himself lol), on a live national tv show. Just imagine how his poor wife would be feeling after this, living with this guy means facing humiliation everyday for that unfortunate lady.

Not supporting what he said, but what has it got to do anything with his cricket? You are just misquoting him for the sake of degrading and making him look bad in this thread.

[Shoaib88]

Unfortunately this has nothing to do with the statement from Razzi that you quoted.

If you are so concerned and affected by what some ex-cricketer says or does, you need to re-assess yourself.

Who in their right mind says, I used to have 3-4 affairs after my marriage, in a casual conversation (he actually brought it up himself lol), on a live national tv show. Just imagine how his poor wife would be feeling after this, living with this guy means facing humiliation everyday for that unfortunate lady.

Can't believe I have to explain to someone why making such a disgusting, vulgar and sexist comment is wrong.

[Pakhs]

It always seems easier when you are not actually playing - specially judging it from TV.

[tyron_woodley]

lol what an idiot. He is a good player but bumrah is a generational player. Bumrah would win most battles vs razzaq.

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Razzaq was a very skilled hitter of pace bowling to be fair, I can remember him tonking a few greats into the stands. His real problem was the spin, especially Warne. He was absolutely clueless against him.

[SensiblePakFan]

They say the 40th birthday is the most liberating..

[hitthestump]

He should start a YouTube channel like his teammates and get everything out.
It would be extremely entertaining.

He did and then stopped making videos once it became apparent that nobody cared.

[omairsiddiqui]

Just astounding how insecure our players are.

I would rather see our government work on our education system rather than our cricket.

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Razzaq in his prime was an equal to Klusner. Bumrah would no doubt have been tamed.

[Forward Defensive Push]

Razzaq in his prime was an equal to Klusner. Bumrah would no doubt have been tamed.

Exactly. He meant no disrespect but this.

[Banton10]

No name ipl player tonked bumrah in ipl.
Razzaq would easily dominate him.

[Banton10]

Razzaq in his prime was an equal to Klusner. Bumrah would no doubt have been tamed.

Razzaq in his prime was treat to watch.

[Cric_lover4487]

Isin't he the same guy who thought Ahmad Shehzad is better than Sachin? Many Pakistani ex cricketers seem extremely bitter and jealous of Indian cricket. I don't really know why. Pakistan itself is a major cricketing nation with rich legacy. Anytime India does well, there is a constant reminder of 90's. Shoaib etc keeps reminding that its just PCB policies otherwise India can't even beat Zimbabwe. I can't even count how many times Pakistani cricketers have insulted Sachin in their books/interviews just to rile Indian media/public. Have you ever heard any Indian cricketer ever insulted Wasim Akram/ Imran Khan ? This comment on Bumrah hits below the belt. Bumrah doesn't even sledge anyone. I don't think he deserves it. Poor chap is extremely hardworking and gives his best everytime just like any Pakistani bowler for his team. For some particular reason, Indian players can never be best. Talent can only come from Pakistan.

[BreadPakoda]

Anil Kumble the batsman dominated Waqar at his peak in a World Cup knockout (made him look like a baby) and also made a test century in England. I’m sure he would have been a legendary batsman in today’s time.

[topspin]

My issue is this guy is clearly mentally unstable and someone needs to shut him up for his own good. I almost feel sorry for him.

This is the same guy who on tv show said that he had relationship with 3-4 girls during his cricketing days and then when asked if it was before his marriage or after- he said after!

What is your issue with this?

That's his personal life. If he wants to be a player, let him be.

[Rightarmfast]

What is your issue with this?

That's his personal life. If he wants to be a player, let him be.

You are not a player, if you are married. The word is a 'cheat'.

[Birdman]

What is your issue with this?

That's his personal life. If he wants to be a player, let him be.

You are confusing between a cheater and player.

[Abdullah]

Couldnt read the slower delivery of Munaf Patel in Mohali when it mattered the most though.

That's is the first thing that came to my head after I had stopped laughing. Why did the interviewer not think of this!!

[ARK Rafay]

Razzaq at his prime times was a beast. Razzaq would've had the upper hand on Bumrah

[Forward Defensive Push]

I'm astounded at the kind of offence some of the posters are taking at a simple statement. Razzak did mention Bumrah is a good bowler. Chill guys. Also I'm sure he would have taken Bumrah apart in his prime. Even Glenn McGrath was taken to cleaners, who is Bumrah! There's no disrespect whatsoever. Posters here need to take a chill pill.

[austerlitz]

Munaf's bunny is funny.

[lahoriyah1234]

To be Honest, most of the Indian current fast bowlers would have been a baby bowlers infront of 90s Era of Pakistan Batting line up. Saeed Anwar used to play indian 90s fast bowlers for Practices. Razzaq is absolutely right, current Batsmen do not have the same qualities the one 90s Batsmen had. Plus 90s era of Fast bowling was Amazing. Glenn, Akram, Waqar, Donald, Lee, Gillepie the list is endless.

[Hyperion66]

Wasn't he begging for a coaching job to BCCI a few months back? Sad to see him sinking this low, was such a mellow paindu guy on and off the field during his career, I really liked him.

[shantanu]

He overestimates himself. Was a mediocre allrounder who had to rely heavily on ball-tampering to make an impact.
And enough of this razzaq-tamed-mcgrath, steyn-babars-bunny and afridi-owned-bhajji stupidity.
On his good day I am willing to bet joginder sharma would have humiliated misbah.
Well, actually he did.
Greatness is the sum-average of ALL you have done and been. If you boast against Mcgrath and Bumrah, you have explain Joginder and Munaf too.
Such is life Mr. Player.

[geraltofrivia]

To be Honest, most of the Indian current fast bowlers would have been a baby bowlers infront of 90s Era of Pakistan Batting line up. Saeed Anwar used to play indian 90s fast bowlers for Practices. Razzaq is absolutely right, current Batsmen do not have the same qualities the one 90s Batsmen had. Plus 90s era of Fast bowling was Amazing. Glenn, Akram, Waqar, Donald, Lee, Gillepie the list is endless.

90s pakistani batting feasted on mediocre indian pacers of the 90s. against australia/sa they always crapped their pants. bumrah is an atg in the making. and shami is very much a tier 2 bowler equaling the likes of gillespie, mcdermott etc.

[RyanRyan10]

90s pakistani batting feasted on mediocre indian pacers of the 90s. against australia/sa they always crapped their pants. bumrah is an atg in the making. and shami is very much a tier 2 bowler equaling the likes of gillespie, mcdermott etc.

Even then Razzaq could average only 24 in odis against us

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Wasn't he begging for a coaching job to BCCI a few months back? Sad to see him sinking this low, was such a mellow paindu guy on and off the field during his career, I really liked him.

So does that mean because he was up for a job in India he should say he couldn't hit your bowlers? The two don't have to be linked. I think you guys are getting over-sensitive, he was a really good hitter of fast bowling like I already said. He struggled much more with wily slow bowlers. This is just a technical point, not meant to be taken as an insult to Indian bowlers.

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Even then Razzaq could average only 24 in odis against us

Yeah because he preferred batting against out and out pace bowlers, I think Bumrah probably qualifies as one of those, whereas Razzaq era Indian pacers were more medium pace relying on variety.

[King_Kohli]

What he is expecting

[Unleashed]

Not sure who's more deluded - Razzaq or the Pakistani posters saying that he will actually dominate Bumrah.

[topspin]

You are confusing between a cheater and player.

You are not a player, if you are married. The word is a 'cheat'.

Again it's his personal life, so what he does in his spare time is none of our business.

I miss the teams of the past because they had swagger about them. The secular environment was a more enjoyable environment for Pakistan players back then, before Inzy took over.

[lahoriyah1234]

Bumrah is good for modern era. But no way he can match the greatest bowling era of Pakistan team in the 90s. He can dominate against current pakistan teams hand down, apart from babar no one can dominate him. Indian fast bowling has come up v well lately and credit must go to their selection panel and academies who developed them v well.

[WhenSultansBowled]

He overestimates himself. Was a mediocre allrounder who had to rely heavily on ball-tampering to make an impact.
And enough of this razzaq-tamed-mcgrath, steyn-babars-bunny and afridi-owned-bhajji stupidity.
On his good day I am willing to bet joginder sharma would have humiliated misbah.
Well, actually he did.
Greatness is the sum-average of ALL you have done and been. If you boast against Mcgrath and Bumrah, you have explain Joginder and Munaf too.
Such is life Mr. Player.

You are unnecessarily getting triggered.

You do realize that Razzaq once said "Ahmad Shehzad was more talented than Tendulkar"



That said, in late 90s/early 00s he was better than all Indian trundlers combined. Know your place else people will point it out for you

[lahoriyah1234]

Not sure who's more deluded - Razzaq or the Pakistani posters saying that he will actually dominate Bumrah.

You can ask razzaq and bumrah to have a match for 1 over. Even at this age razzaq will give him phanti of a lifetime. Dont compare razzaq ability with anyone, he dominated better bowler than current bowlers of today. I dont get it, what wrong he said here.

[lahoriyah1234]

Munaf took the advantage of the pressure of Mohali match. Razzaq would send Munaf to Mars Planet if it was a normal match. Mohali was a epic choke by Pak Team.

[shantanu]

Munaf took the advantage of the pressure of Mohali match. Razzaq would send Munaf to Mars Planet if it was a normal match. Mohali was a epic choke by Pak Team.

You mean Razzaq is a softie then? Like lala?
Whats the point of him being a top class player then if his axe only met thin air in critical situations?
Munaf out-skilled him. Munaf of all people. Shows how good razzaq must have been.

[JaDed]

Razzak is massively overrated by Pak posters, all this time on PP and most posters keep talking about Razzak's peak Razzak's peak .

In India many have already forgotten Yuvi(U-19,T20 WC,WC performer) and in another 4-5 years will forget peak Dhoni too but posters would still be peak Razzak could had would had..

[FlickedOffHips]

Give me one day with Razzaq and I will cure his insecurity and delusions of grandeur.

[shantanu]

You can ask razzaq and bumrah to have a match for 1 over. Even at this age razzaq will give him phanti of a lifetime. Dont compare razzaq ability with anyone, he dominated better bowler than current bowlers of today. I dont get it, what wrong he said here.

Bumrah would shatter his stumps to pieces. A hattrick too probably.
The bowlers he dominated did not have Bumrahs yorker.
He was a barely above average all rounder who couldnt field for his life.

[shantanu]

You are unnecessarily getting triggered.

You do realize that Razzaq once said "Ahmad Shehzad was more talented than Tendulkar"



That said, in late 90s/early 00s he was better than all Indian trundlers combined. Know your place else people will point it out for you

Srinath, Zaheer??
Whats with the place thing?
Your pointing does not bother me one bit. Point as much as you feel like.
Know your cricket else people shall correct you for your silly claims!

And yes Razzaq overetimates his worth in a big way. And lacks sobriety.

[geraltofrivia]

Razzak is massively overrated by Pak posters, all this time on PP and most posters keep talking about Razzak's peak Razzak's peak .

In India many have already forgotten Yuvi(U-19,T20 WC,WC performer) and in another 4-5 years will forget peak Dhoni too but posters would still be peak Razzak could had would had..

that entire 90s team is.

[lahoriyah1234]

Bumrah would shatter his stumps to pieces. A hattrick too probably.
The bowlers he dominated did not have Bumrahs yorker.
He was a barely above average all rounder who couldnt field for his life.

😂 I would love to see that happening. I will send a meethai box to ur house if that happens. But its good to be optimistic.

[geraltofrivia]

Bumrah is good for modern era. But no way he can match the greatest bowling era of Pakistan team in the 90s. He can dominate against current pakistan teams hand down, apart from babar no one can dominate him. Indian fast bowling has come up v well lately and credit must go to their selection panel and academies who developed them v well.

naah he's as good as those guys. he's pure atg material.

[shantanu]

😂 I would love to see that happening. I will send a meethai box to ur house if that happens. But its good to be optimistic.

Cheers then.
Dont need to bother with the mithai thing though.
The sight of his stumps cart-wheeling would be sweet enough.

[lahoriyah1234]

that entire 90s team is.

Indian fans have nothing much to talk about but the WC wins. We all know you guys dominate us in the WC. But that streak will be broken one day. But the fact is current Indian team have gone way far ahead and out of Pakistan current team reach, credit must be given to their consistency of professionalism in their development of the game.

[Rightarmfast]

You are unnecessarily getting triggered.

You do realize that Razzaq once said "Ahmad Shehzad was more talented than Tendulkar"



That said, in late 90s/early 00s he was better than all Indian trundlers combined. Know your place else people will point it out for you

With an average of over 39 against India, playing outside as well as in India, and economy well above 5, yes.. He was better than all Indian trundlers combined. Sure does look like you follow your cricket!

Btw, to show you your place, what was the scorecard against Australia this month?

[Unleashed]

You can ask razzaq and bumrah to have a match for 1 over. Even at this age razzaq will give him phanti of a lifetime. Dont compare razzaq ability with anyone, he dominated better bowler than current bowlers of today. I dont get it, what wrong he said here.

You must be joking right? He was a very good player but he was never world class no matter how much you guys look at him green tinted glasses.

[Titan24]

We may as well start predicting who will win in superman vs spider man fight as both things are never gonna happen and we will never know the answers. Its good to be kids sometimes, verbally predicting whose favorite superhero from two different universes will win.

[Unleashed]

Love how just because Razzaq hit McGrath in one match, he has dominated him. The reality is that Razzak averaged 28 in ODIs against Australia with the bat. As far as Bumrah is concerned, Razzaq was averaging 24 against us in ODIs and we had a garbage bowling lineup back then.

By this logic, laxmipathy balaji also dominated Akhtar.

[Titan24]

Razzak is massively overrated by Pak posters, all this time on PP and most posters keep talking about Razzak's peak Razzak's peak .

In India many have already forgotten Yuvi(U-19,T20 WC,WC performer) and in another 4-5 years will forget peak Dhoni too but posters would still be peak Razzak could had would had..

He was one of the best all rounders to play ODIs his impact and stats show that. So remembering his peak or heroics isnt a big deal in my opinion though his post retirement statements are bit like Sehwag which we can be better off without.

[CadPakFan]

Can't pick Munaf Patel's slower ball and thinks he can easily dominate Bumrah rofl.