Mumbai Indians leading pacer Jasprit Bumrah has found a new fan in Brett Lee. The former cricketer who picked more than 700 international wickets during his illustrious career lavished praises on the 26-year-old.

The former Australian speedster displayed his admiration for Bumrah on the Star Sports show ‘Game Plan’. Lee asserted how Bumrah is remarkable with both the new and old ball and is MI’s go-to-death bowler.

Always been a Bumrah fan 

With his unconventional style of bowling, Bumrah first came into the public eye in 2013. He made his debut against RCB and put up a great impression by dismissing Virat Kohli alongside other two scalps.

"I have always been a Bumrah fan ever since he burst into the scene some years ago. He has got a different bowling action, he pushes the ball in and can swing the ball both ways."

He is bowling yorkers consistently

Bumrah had the best economy rate (6.63) for MI last season. Over the years, the right-arm pacer has taken over veteran Lasith Malinga’s role in the bowling department with regards to death bowling. Lee was impressed with his ability to bowl yorkers regularly.

"He is good with the new ball but I like him with the old ball and that's why he can fill the shoes of Malinga and can bowl at the death. He can bowl at 140 kmph and zoom the ball in at the batsman's feet. He is bowling yorkers consistently."