Jun 22, 2025 11:36 PM IST
Bumrah single-handedly managed to place the brakes on England’s free-flowing first innings to present India a faint edge within the first Take a look at match at Headingly.
Jasprit Bumrah single-handedly managed to place the brakes on England’s free-flowing first innings on Sunday to present India a faint edge within the first Take a look at match at Headingly. The pacer, who missed as many as three wickets due to dropped catches, ended the primary innings with an excellent 5/83. The hosts finally bought to 465 runs, six shy of India’s first innings complete. Within the second innings, KL Rahul led the guests’ efforts and closed Day 3 on 90/2 – main by 96 runs.
A number of former cricketers, followers and specialists praised Bumrah for his top-show. However it was Sachin Tendulkar’s tweet that stood out. The God of Cricket identified that Bumrah would’ve had 9 wickets towards his title had it not been for dropped catches and a no-ball.
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“Congratulations Bumrah! A no-ball and three missed probabilities stood between you and 𝙣𝙖𝙪 wickets. 🤪” Tendulkar posted on X, platform previously often called Twitter. India dropped as many as 5 catches and barring Bumrah, the hassle from the pacers left quite a bit to be desired.
The Mumbai Indians star was nonetheless the highest bowler for India. He took his twelfth fifer away from dwelling, becoming a member of Kapil Dev.
After the match, Bumrah opened up concerning the dropped catches. “I don’t take it too far in my head – the dropped catches. No person is dropping catches purposely. It is half and parcel of the sport. Folks will be taught from this expertise,” he stated at a press convention after Day 3.
Within the second innings, Brydon Carse had Yashavi Jaiswal (4 off 11) caught behind with a ball that seamed away whereas Ben Stokes removed debutant Sai Sudharsan (30 off 48) for the second time within the recreation. Rahul was a delight to observe as nearly all of his seven fours got here through the quilt and sq. drive off the quick bowlers. He didn’t look any discomfort in any respect regardless of the ball doing a bit in overcast situations.
