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Darren Lehmann said Indian cricket are safe having produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Jasprit Bumrah celebates with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (AP)
Darren Lehmann, former Australia head coach who has also won the World Cup twice as a player, feels Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers.
The 54-year-old feels India don’t need to worry if and when Kohli and Rohit retire as youngsters are more than ready to take over.
“Look whenever they decide to give it away and whatever happens in next few days they have been great players for India over a long period of time,” Lehmann was quoted as saying by PTI.
“Now actually we see younger players starting to step up for India and play well at next level. There is so much depth in Indian cricket I won’t worry too much,” Lehmann was pretty matter of fact.
“Whenever these two guys decide to retire, there are so many talented youngsters that Indian cricket will be in good stead,” he added.
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Lehmann called youngster Yashasvi a generation talent.
“Oh, superstar. One of the best I have seen,” Lehmann said.
“He (Jaiswal) and Harry Brook are two next generation players. They are the ones that people will sit back and say they are good players. He played very well in Melbourne and was outstanding in Perth. He has come up leaps and bounds on this tour,” he added.
Lehmann is also impressed by Jasprit Bumrah and his impace in the ogoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and even caompared him to Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath.
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“I presume he (Bumrah) is the next captain when Rohit finishes. He did a really good job in Perth. He is the best bowler I have ever seen live,” Lehmann said.
“I have seen Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath and all but I have not seen a bowler have impact like him in a single series like Jasprit Bumrah has since Mitchell Johnson in 2013-14 Ashes win.
“This is very similar as Bumrah already has 30 wickets. He has been outstanding to watch. He will do well when he gets a chance to lead India.”
(With inputs from Agencies)
