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Amid R Ashwin's Absence, Anil Kumble's "Have To Come To The Party" Appeal For India Star

Former India captain Anil Kumble has urged Ravindra Jadeja to step up in the absence of veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the ongoing third Test against England. Ashwin pulled out of the squad midway of the contest, flying back to Chennai to attend to his ill mother. India have brought Devdutt Padikkal as a substitute fielder, but he will not be able to bat or bowl for the remainder of the match. India are a player down with just four regular bowlers in their arsenal.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Takes England Bowlers To Cleaners, Rohit Sharma's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Arguably the finest bowler in the world, Jasprit Bumrah produced a fine cameo with the bat on Day 2 of the third Test against England, scoring 26 runs off just 28 balls. Exhibiting a rare display of his batting prowess, Bumrah registered 3 fours and 1 six during his stay in the middle, powering the Indian team to 445 runs in the first innings at Rajkot. Seeing Bumrah hit some exquisite shots, including a six down the ground, even India captain Rohit Sharma was quite impressed.

"This Guy's A Joke": England Star 'Best In The World' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

India's marquee pacer Jasprit Bumrah became the talk of the town during the second Test against England in Vizag. Bumrah bagged 9 wickets in the match, playing the pivotal role in the hosts' triumph. While All of Bumrah's 9 wickets were special the one that made big headlines was the yorker he had bowled to Ollie Pope in the first innings of the match. The video of the delivery went viral on social media, drawing reactions from all across the globe.

Mohammad Nabi Becomes No 1 All-Rounder In One Day International ICC Rankings

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammed Nabi on Wednesday became the oldest player to headline the ICC ODI all-rounders' list, ending Shakib Al Hasan's long reign at the top. There is little to no change at the top of the Test rankings with India's Jasprit Bumrah firmly perched at the top of the bowlers' list. India's Ravindra Jadeja, who is set to return in the third Test against England beginning Thursday, still led the way comprehensively in Test all-rounders' rankings. Nabi reached the No.1 spot following his 136 during the opening match of Afghanistan's three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, while the 39-year-old also picked up a wicket in the same contest to gain one place and move to seventh on the latest rankings for ODI bowlers.

India Great Issues 'Reverse Swing' Warning For England Ahead Of 3rd Test

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan feels the Rajkot pitch will be similar to the ones in Hyderabad and Vizag, bringing reverse swing into play once again. Jasprit Bumrah put up a reverse swing masterclass in Vizag for a match haul of nine wickets as India levelled the series. "I hope the pitch is on similar lines to the one in Hyderabad and Vizag," Zaheer told JioCinema. "On that kind of a surface, we should be able to see a good contest between bat and ball for the first two days and spin comes into play on the third day. "You'll see some reverse swing as well. And on the fourth and fifth days, you'll have the spinners dominating.

Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Ganesan Body-Shamed On Valentine's Day Post. Her Reply Is Fiery

Jasprit Bumrah, after a brief break from cricket, will again get down to action when the third Test against England starts in Rajkot on Thursday. The series is level at 1-1 with three more Tests to go. The first Test was won by the Ben Stokes-led England while the second Test was clinched by Rohit Sharma's men. Pacer Jasprit Bumrah took nine wickets in the match and played a crucial role in India levelling the series. After the match, like other Indian cricket team players, Jasprit Bumrah had a good family time.

"Avesh Khan Didn't Do Anything Wrong": Ex India Star Baffled By Surprising Squad Change

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has questioned pacer Avesh Khan's absence from the squad for the remaining three Tests against England. The BCCI announced Team India's squad for the Tests in Rajkot, Ranchi and Dharamsala, respectively, on Saturday. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer were notable absentees from the squad while KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja returned to the side after missing the second Test due to injuries. However, Rahul and Jadeja's participation will depend on BCCI's medical team's fitness clearance.

"In Last Test, Jasprit Bumrah Was...": England Star's Ultimate Praise For India Pacer

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.

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Amid R Ashwin's Absence, Anil Kumble's "Have To Come To The Party" Appeal For India Star

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Takes England Bowlers To Cleaners, Rohit Sharma's Reaction Can't Be Missed

"This Guy's A Joke": England Star 'Best In The World' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammad Nabi Becomes No 1 All-Rounder In One Day International ICC Rankings

India Great Issues 'Reverse Swing' Warning For England Ahead Of 3rd Test

Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Ganesan Body-Shamed On Valentine's Day Post. Her Reply Is Fiery

"Avesh Khan Didn't Do Anything Wrong": Ex India Star Baffled By Surprising Squad Change

"In Last Test, Jasprit Bumrah Was...": England Star's Ultimate Praise For India Pacer