India’s vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah displayed his batting skills in the fifth Test against England. The match is being held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.
Jasprit Bumrah had a chance to bat on Day 2 of the ongoing match against England. Despite India losing wickets quickly, Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav ensured they added valuable runs, helping India finish the day strongly with a lead of over 250 runs. Bumrah played a solid innings, contributing well with the bat towards the end of the day.
Jasprit Bumrah Left Entire Indian Dressing Room In Shock With His Sensational Cover Drive
Jasprit Bumrah showed great defensive skills and impeccable timing during his innings. Along with his solid defense, he also played some delightful shots, including boundaries, which delighted the crowd and kept them entertained.
While displaying impeccable control throughout his innings, one particular shot stood out. It happened on the first ball of the 118th over when Mark Wood delivered a fiery full-length ball outside the off stump to Jasprit Bumrah.
The Indian vice-captain elegantly leaned into the shot, executing a perfect drive wide of mid-off. As the ball raced to the boundary, the crowd erupted in excitement. Notably, the Indian dressing room, led by head coach Rahul Dravid, couldn’t help but applaud the exquisite stroke.
The video of Jasprit Bumrah’s stunning shot has gone viral on the internet. Watch it here:
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Jasprit Bumrah concluded Day 2 unbeaten on 19 runs from 55 balls, forming a crucial unbeaten partnership of 47 runs with Kuldeep Yadav (27*), allowing India to secure a commanding lead of 255 runs. The day witnessed stellar performances from Rohit Sharma (103) and Shubman Gill (110), who crafted a formidable opening partnership of 174 runs. Later, Sarfaraz Khan (56) and Devdutt Padikkal (65) contributed valuable half-centuries. With a substantial lead on the board, Bumrah’s bowling will be pivotal in securing victory for India in the second innings.
