No Jasprit Bumrah! No Shaheen Shah Afridi! Aakash Chopra reveals his top five T20I fast bowlers of 2024
Aakash Chopra's Top Five T20I Fast Bowlers of 2024

Asela MadhusankaEditor
Posted - 2024-12-22T19:09:49+06:00
Updated - 2024-12-22T19:09:49+06:00
In a recent discussion on his YouTube channel, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra shared his top five T20I fast bowlers of 2024, notably excluding renowned pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
1. Arshdeep Singh (India): Chopra lauded Arshdeep's consistency and impact, stating, "He has picked up 36 wickets in 18 matches at an economy of 7.49 and an average of 13.5." He further emphasized Arshdeep's ability to deliver breakthroughs with the new ball, noting, "He gives a breakthrough every time with the new ball."
2. Abbas Afridi (Pakistan): Opting for a less conventional choice, Chopra highlighted Abbas Afridi's impressive record: "He has picked up 30 wickets in 18 matches. His economy is less than 8.5 and has an average of 14.96." He commended Abbas's consistent performance against strong teams, adding, "He has taken a lot of wickets consistently and against good teams."
3. Matheesha Pathirana (Sri Lanka): Chopra noted Pathirana's significant growth, stating, "He has picked up 28 wickets in 16 matches at an economy of 7.67 and an average of 13.25." He also mentioned Pathirana's remarkable consistency, mentioning, "The last time he went wicketless was against South Africa in New York."
4. Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand): Chopra praised Ferguson's efficiency, saying, "He has played only 10 matches. However, he has taken 20 wickets. His economy is just 4.88 and he has an average of 9.25." He highlighted Ferguson's exceptional performance against Australia, noting, "He picked up four wickets against Australia in just 3.5 overs while giving 12 runs."
5. Haris Rauf (Pakistan): Chopra acknowledged Rauf's impactful performances, stating, "He has picked up 27 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 19 and an economy of nine." He highlighted Rauf's key performances, mentioning, "He took three wickets against India... seven wickets against New Zealand in New Zealand, and five wickets against Australia in just two games."
Chopra's selections reflect a focus on consistent performance and impact in T20I cricket throughout 2024.