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Did Jasprit Bumrah Require An Injection? Ricky Ponting Gives New Twist To Injury News

While Team India stated that Jasprit Bumrah had suffered only a back spasm on Day 2 of the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting did not fully believe so. Speaking to Channel 7, Ponting opined that it looked like a real concern for Team India to see Bumrah have to go off and get checked. Senior Australian journalist Peter Lalor also wasn't convinced that Bumrah had gone for just scans, instead suggesting that he had had to take injections.

Ricky Ponting Gives "Best Ever" Compliment To Jasprit Bumrah After Sensational BGT

Despite India ending up losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believes that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's exploits are not only the best he's seen of a visiting bowler in Australia but probably also the best fast-bowling display of all time. The 31-year-old Indian quick was adjudged the Player of the Series for his relentless bowling which seriously troubled the Aussie batters. Bumrah finished as the leading wicket-taker in the five-Test series with an incredible tally of 32 scalps.

"Every Indian Fan...": Ricky Ponting Adds Fuel To Fire Over Virat Kohli Catch Controversy

Amidst plenty of discussion on whether Virat Kohli was not out or not on day one of fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, former Australia captain said he was not convinced by the not-out decision, adding that in his view, Steve Smith took a clear catch. In the first session, shortly after Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed by Scott Boland, the seamer almost got his second wicket on the trot when he found Kohli's outside edge, and Smith dived across to his right at second slip to take the catch. But it seemed like Smith had got his fingers underneath the ball and flicked the grass on the ground while scooping the ball to Marnus Labuschagne at gully, something which TV umpire Joel Wilson spotted while ruling Kohli not out after seeing various camera angles.

Rested Or Dropped? Ricky Ponting's Blunt "Face Value" Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Omission

Australia cricketing great Ricky Ponting feels the path for Rohit Sharma to play Tests again will be a long and difficult one after the regular Indian skipper opted to rest from the ongoing fifth Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. Rohit has averaged just 6.2 from the three Tests he played against Australia with the highest score of 10. Speculation around him not playing at Sydney emerged after head coach Gautam Gambhir refused to term him as a guaranteed starter in the pre-match press conference.

Virat Kohli - Out Or Not Out At Sydney Cricket Ground? Experts Divided On Decision

First day of the ongoing fifth Test between India and Australia grabbed a lot of limelight due to multiple reasons. The day with Rohit Sharma missing the match and giving the captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah. As everyone was coping with Rohit's absence, another row escalated after star batter Virat Kohli got embroiled into a controversial call with the third umpire. The incident took place in the 7.5 over of India's first session when Virat Kohli walked in as he replaced Yashasvi Jaiswal on the crease.

"On The Wrong Side...": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Controversial Dismissal In MCG

First undone by an unfortunate run-out, then denied a century by a controversial third umpire call, Yashasvi Jaiswal had quite a drama-filled outing against Australia in the 4th Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Jaiswal came close to scoring a century in both the innings but had to return to the dressing room in the 80s on both occasions. His dismissal in the second innings, however, triggered a huge controversy, with the third umpire deciding to overturn the on-field umpire's call despite Snicko not showing a spike. In the press conference, India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that the team was "unfortunate" about the decision made by the third umpire.

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal In Heated Chat With Umpires Over Controversial DRS Decision

Indian cricket team batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was left fuming following a controversial DRS decision on Day 5 of the fourth Test match in Melbourne on Monday. Jaiswal was looking in brilliant form against the Australia bowlers but his gritty knock came to an end as he was caught behind off the bowling of Pat Cummins. During the 71st over of India's second innings, Jaiswal decided to pull a short delivery from Cummins but the ball went behind and was caught by Alex Carey. While the umpire did not think that there was any edge involved, the Australia cricketers looked confident as they opted for a review.

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Did Jasprit Bumrah Require An Injection? Ricky Ponting Gives New Twist To Injury News

Ricky Ponting Gives "Best Ever" Compliment To Jasprit Bumrah After Sensational BGT

"Every Indian Fan...": Ricky Ponting Adds Fuel To Fire Over Virat Kohli Catch Controversy

Rested Or Dropped? Ricky Ponting's Blunt "Face Value" Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Omission

Virat Kohli - Out Or Not Out At Sydney Cricket Ground? Experts Divided On Decision

"On The Wrong Side...": Rohit Sharma Breaks Silence On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Controversial Dismissal In MCG

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal In Heated Chat With Umpires Over Controversial DRS Decision