India, Nov. 18 -- KL Rahul admitted that facing Jasprit Bumrah in the nets is an experience most batters approach with caution. He revealed that during practice games, he avoids playing any flamboyant shots that might provoke Bumrah, knowing it could quickly come back to haunt him. Widely seen as the finest all-format bowler of this era, Bumrah's unique action, sharp movement both ways and relentless accuracy make him a nightmare for the opposition batters. While Rahul suggested that it's the same with him in the nets, where he bowls with the same intensity.

In a conversation on the Humans of Bombay YouTube channel, when host Jatin Sapru mentioned Rahul's strong IPL numbers against Bumrah, the India batter quickly downplayed it - partly ...