India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah's Honest Response When Asked About Captaincy Ambitions

24.01.2024 - 02:45 sports.ndtv.com

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah remains one of the most sought-after talents in the game. His speed, variations and accuracy make him an asset across the three formats of the game for Team India.

Bumrah has also been seen as a captaincy option in the longest format of the game, and he has led the team in one Test, against against England.

With captain Rohit Sharma well into thirties, the team management is looking for his successor in the long run. Bumrah, who is already a leader in the team, is open to taking up the responsibility if offered again. "I did one game and it was the utmost honour," Bumrah said in an interview with The Guardian. "Playing Test cricket is great, captaining was even better.

Yes, we lost but we were ahead in the match and I loved the responsibility. Sometimes as a fast bowler you go down to fine leg and switch off but I loved being involved in every decision, right in the thick of things.

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India's Jasprit Bumrah arguably produced his finest performance in a Test match in India as the team took on England in the second Test of the 5-match series. Bumrah's heroics with the ball earned him the Player of the Match award as well as praises from the entire cricketing fraternity. Courtesy of his 9 wickets in the match, Bumrah also rose to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for a bowler. Even England pacer Chris Woakes had the biggest of praise for Bumrah, seeing the India star wreak havoc with the ball in tricky conditions.

'Was Labelled As A White-Ball Cricketer': Ravi Shastri Reveals First Call With Jasprit Bumrah

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri always knew that Jasprit Bumrah was "desperate and hungry" to play Test cricket as the pace sensation didn't ever liked being stereotyped as a "white-ball specialist". Bumrah is the first Indian pacer to be ranked No. 1 in the ICC Test rankings. The 30-year-old's pace prowess was on full display as he claimed a remarkable match haul of 9/91, playing a pivotal role in India's series-levelling victory in the Vizag Test. In the process, he also became the fastest Indian to 150 Test wickets.

R Ashwin Reacts As Jasprit Bumrah Replaces Him As No. 1 Test Bowler

Indian spin veteran Ravichandran Ashwin hailed speedster Jasprit Bumrah for his performance during the second Test against England, saying that the real "show stealer" in the match was "Boomball". England had taken a 1-0 lead by beating India by 28 runs in the first Test at Hyderabad, but Bumrah's 'Boomball', his pin-point yorkers and his ability to put batters under pressure put England's highly-attacking, positive and result-oriented "Bazball" approach in check during the second Test at Visakhapatnam, which India won by 106 runs. Bumrah was given the 'Player of the Match' award for taking nine wickets, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings. After the match, Bumrah soon toppled Ashwin to become the world's number-one Test bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah's 'Happiness Is Here' And It Is The Perfect Before Valentine's Day

India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Friday posted a cute picture with his wife Sanjana Ganesan on social media. The photo melted the heart of the netizens as both Bumrah and Ganesan could be seen smiling and sharing a sweet moment together. "Happiness is here," Bumrah wrote in the caption of the image with a heart emoji. "You guys are cutest," wrote a fan. "We love you so much," wrote another user. "Jaspreet Bumrah and Sanjana kitna pyaari jodi hai yaar (How good this couple looks!)," was also among comments.

"India Don't Really Miss Jasprit Bumrah": Dale Steyn's Blockbuster Take On India Star Ahead Of 3rd England Test

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah led India's charge with the ball in the second Test against England, taking a combined nine wickets as the hosts levelled the five-match series. Bumrah sparked an England batting collapse in the first innings, claiming first innings to hand India a healthy lead. In the second innings, he struck three more times on a non-responsive pitch as India wrapped up the proceedings inside four days. Bumrah's brilliance saw him become the first Indian pacer to reach the pinnacle of the Test rankings.

"You Take The Pitch Away...": South Africa Great's Massive Compliment For Jasprit Bumrah

With his unconventional action, toe-crushing yorkers and disconcerting pace, India's Jasprit Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation on his way to acquiring legendary status, says fast-bowling great Dale Steyn. Bumrah bowled India to a magnificent win in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, helping the hosts level the five-match rubber at 1-1. Steyn was all praise for the premier pacer for his ability to consistently bowl wicket-taking yorkers even on docile Indian pitches, a skill that he believes only a handful of bowlers possess. "I don't think there's any Test bowlers right now who are able to run in and bowl essentially wicket-taking yorkers."