Jasprit Bumrah praised Mohammed Siraj for battling fitness issues and bowling relentlessly in the Brisbane Test. Bumrah has shown his fighting spirit and attitude.
Bumrah greets Siraj
In the third Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia in Brisbane, Indian praised paceman Jasprit Bumrah Mohammed Siraj because he showed his determination while fighting the chigeli. When Bumrah produced his brilliant bowling of 6/76, the rest of India’s bowling attack faced challenges as Australia scored 445 in the first innings.
Siraj, is known for his combativeness and has managed to take 2/97 in his 23.2 overs. Bumrah highlighted Siraj’s unwavering commitment and said, “He was a bit stingy but he kept bowling and helped the team because he knew if he stopped, it would put us under pressure. He has a fighting spirit that the team loves.”
Bumrah’s leadership during the bowling challenges
jasprit bumrah has acknowledged the bowling unit’s struggles and attributed the team’s ongoing transition. Bumrah highlighted his role in guiding teammates through the process while the young players adjusted to the Australian conditions.
“We are not pointing a finger. It’s my job to help others, as I’ve played a bit longer than them,” he said.
Bumrah also emphasized the need for patience in such conditions and said, “Test cricket has days when you bowl a lot and some when you don’t. That’s the beauty of it.” His consistent performances, including his second straight five-pointer, reinforce his status as an offensive leader.
It varies the conditions and the challenges
Bumrah has reflected on the challenges for the divers Australian conditions in series. Bumrah welcomed them as opportunities for growth. “The Perth pitch, the Adelaide pink ball and now this Brisbane wicket all offer different challenges. Solving these problems brings me the greatest satisfaction,” he explained.
With a rain break on Day 3, India struggled with the bat, finishing at 51/4, further highlighting the uphill battle they faced in the Test match.
Stay updated with all the cricket action, follow Cricket on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram and Instagram
