The world's number two Test bowler Kagiso Rabada, who plays for South Africa said that media has hyped Jasprit Bumrah, however, his bowling performance motivates one to improve his game. The Proteas pacer is in India to play 3 T20Is and 3 Test Matches. The 1st T20I between India and South Africa will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sep 15, 2019. Jasprit Bumrah has reached at number 3 position in Test as per latest ICC ranking. Bumrah recently bagged a hat-trick against West Indies during 2nd Test match played at Jamaica. Kagiso Rabada Excited as South African Players Land in New Delhi for T20I Series Against India.

Jasprit Bumrah scalped total 13 wickets in the recently concluded two-match Test series against West Indies. India defeated the home team by 2-0 and climbed on top of the ICC World Championship point table. Kagiso Rabada quoted IOL that media hype certain players like Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer, which is absolutely fine, he further added, Bumrah is doing wonders and that can force you to lift your game. Rabada also said that you are not always on the top.

English bowler Jofra Archer has also bagged 13 wickets from 2 Test Matches and made his presence felt in on-going Ashes 2019. The three-match T20I series will help both teams to prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup to be played in Australia in 2020. On the other hand, the three-match Test Series will open gates for South Africa in ICC World Test Championship.

Pat Cummins currently ranks at number one in ICC Test bowler ranking followed by Rabada and Bumrah. India is at the top of ICC World Championship point table with 120 points, while New Zealand and Sri Lanka are placed second and third respectively with 60 points each.

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