India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Twitter Salutes Jasprit Bumrah As Pacer Takes Five-For On Spin-Friendly Pitch

Playing in just his 29th Test, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday picked his 8th five-for in the longest format of the game. He achieved the feat on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Notably, this was Bumrah's first five-wicket haul on home soil. It was a special day in the office for Bumrah as he dominated the Sri Lankan batters on a pitch which has been assisting spinners.

Fans took to Twitter and praised Bumrah for his exploits on a spin-friendly track.

Here's how Twitter reacted:

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"Taking a Fifer in totally spinning pitches. Take a bow Jasprit Bumrah. Undoubtedly, one of the best of this generation," a fan tweeted.

Taking a Fifer in totally spinning pitches Take a bow Jasprit Bumrah Undoubtedly, one of the best of this generation #INDvSL #JaspritBumrah #PinkBallTest pic.twitter.com/bUbuIlTB7E

"A fast bowler taking 5-wicket haul on a pitch that is paradise for spinners, that's Jasprit Bumrah for you," another fan tweeted.

A fast bowler taking 5 wicket haul on a pitch that is paradise for spinners, that's Jasprit Bumrah for you! pic.twitter.com/tlzvGV0ItW

"Jasprit Bumrah has made mockery of this alleged spinner friendly pitch," another user wrote on Twitter.

Jasprit Bumrah has made mockery of this alleged spinner friendly pitch. #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/bbVX1ZTtN9

"A fast bowler dominating in spin friendly track, ah, Jasprit Bumrah deserves so much love," another fan tweeted.

A fast bowler dominating in spin friendly track, ah, jasprit bumrah deserves so much love.

"On a dry wicket. Spin friendly wicket Jasprit Bumrah comes and takes his first 5 wicket haul in India. Rare scenes," another user posted.

On a dry wicket. Spin friendly wicket Jasprit