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Gurnoor could be India’s X-Factor in Bumrah’s absence: Maharoof

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Gurnoor could be India’s X-Factor in Bumrah’s absence: Maharoof
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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Farveez Maharoof suggests that rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could serve as an 'X-factor' for India during their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. Maharoof believes Brar's raw pace and aggressive bowling style make him a strong candidate to replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah.

Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof feels rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could be the 'X-Factor' in absence of Jasprit Bumrah and says he would be tempted to hand the 26-year-old his Test debut in the two-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Galle on Saturday.

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