Jasprit Bumrah’s Role in India’s Test Match

• Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli engaged in a thrilling match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
• Bumrah had the better of the exchanges, forcing Kohli on the defensive.
• Kohli, with 80 international hundreds, focused on keeping his wicket intact.
• Bumrah’s in-cutter cut back sharply and home-caught on the stumps, causing Kohli to struggle.
• After a few defensive pushes, Kohli hit Bumrah over cover, resulting in a sweet and mellifluous ball.
• The next four months will be significant for India, with India playing 10 Tests, five at home, and five in Australia.
• The success of India’s record of reaching the final of every single World Test Championship will depend on Bumrah’s performance.
• Bumrah’s unique bowling style, reliant on upper body strength, torque, and a strong forearm, will be crucial in Australia.
• India’s challenge will be to prevent Bumrah from being bowled to the ground and to ensure his physical fitness and mental freshness.

Defying the Odds: Bumrah’s Struggle and Performance

• Bumrah, a fast bowler, has shown resilience and strength after back surgery in April 2022.
• Despite the initial fear of a rapid breakdown, Bumrah has not been the same since the surgery.
• Since his return to international cricket in August, Bumrah has been a rapid, incisive, and threatening bowler.
• His pace hasn’t dropped, his craft has become more polished, and his threat levels have been significantly elevated.
• Bumrah was India’s battering ram in World Cups, influencing batters’ decision-making and presenting other bowlers with freebie scalps.
• During the World Cup, Bumrah produced a wicket almost on demand, delivering match-turning spells.
• India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, praised Bumrah’s performance and hunger, stating that he wants to play as much Test cricket as possible.
• Bumrah was India’s joint second-highest wicket-taker against England earlier this year, with 19 sticks.
• The challenge for Bumrah to play all ten Tests in the next few months is expected, given the gaps between series and matches in Australia.
• Bumrah is at his peak of powers, and his command over his multi-faceted craft makes him a formidable opponent.
• Bumrah is a complete fast bowler, adept with both the new and old ball.
• He is eager to have a go at Bangladesh, despite his lack of game-time since the end of June.