Jasprit Bumrah, India Alternate captain for the fifth and decisive test of Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 At the Sydney Cricket Ground, he broke his silence on the back injury that has sidelined him AustraliaTense chase of 162.
Bumrah, who took over as captain after being an ordinary captain Rohit Sharma He was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance, taking 32 wickets to emerge as the leading wicket-taker of the series.
Jasprit Bumrah reflects on his injury and India's painful loss
Speaking to Isa Guha, despite his personal success, Bumrah expressed his disappointment at missing out on what he described as “The spiciest wicket in the series.” The injury, which occurred on the second day of the Test, saw Bumrah taken to hospital for tests after he felt significant discomfort during his second spell. Although he came out bravely to bat on day three, he could only manage a three-ball duck before being dropped from bowling duties for Australia's second innings. In his absence, India's bowlers fought valiantly but fell short in the end, allowing Australia to take over He clinched a dominant six-wicket win.
“It's a bit frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body, you can't fight your body. Disappointing, missed probably the most amazing wicket of the series. I felt a bit of discomfort during my second over in the first innings. Bumrah admitted during the post-match show.
Bumrah's thoughts on Team India's fight in the series
Commenting on the series, Bumrah praised the young players for their resilience and the valuable lessons they will learn. Bumrah stressed the importance of learning from such experiences, especially for newcomers to international cricket.
“So, there are a lot of questions, because the whole series was well played, and today also we were in the game; it wasn't like it was completely one-sided. That's the way Test cricket goes. In nervous moments, which team keeps “He can hold his nerve for a longer period and try to find a way out of it. He's going to win the series. I think it's been a good series, and we've learned a lot and the experience that our players who have come here for the first time has gained from being in the game for a longer period, creating pressure, and sometimes absorbing pressure when the wicket is tough.” And sometimes playing on the situation.” Bumrah concluded his speech.
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The brilliance of Scott Bolland and Australia's salvation
Prasidh Krishnawho played his first Test on the tour, made an immediate impact in Bumrah's absence. His fiery spell on day three helped India eliminate lower-order Australia, securing a slender first-innings lead in four overs. Krishna shared the responsibility with Mohammed Siraj in the second innings, with the duo taking four wickets to keep India in the hunt. However, critical strikes from Othman Al Khawaja (41), Travis Head (34 not out), and debutant Beau Webster (39 not out) led Australia to a hard-fought victory.
Earlier, the collapse of India's batting on day three proved costly as they added just 16 runs to their overnight score, making 157 runs during the first session. It is irrepressible Scott Boland He was the architect of India's batting collapse, finishing with 6/45 and a 10-wicket haul. His relentless accuracy and pace exposed India's weaknesses, paving the way for Australia's chase of 162.
While Krishna provided hope for India with three quick wickets, including a dismissal Steve SmithAustralia's middle order remained constant. Head and Webster ensured no further hurdles, guiding Australia to a memorable victory that confirmed the fine margins of the series. For India, it was a painful reminder that small moments can decide the fate of a match and, ultimately, the series.