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Wasim Akram hailed Jasprit Bumrah as a “modern-day great,” praising India for expertly managing his workload. While refusing to compare eras, Akram highlighted the increased challenges bowlers face in modern cricket due to aggressive batting. He also opposed the two-tier WTC system, stressing the need for quality teams and stronger domestic structures before introducing more nations to Test cricket.