Jasprit Bumrah delivered a compelling display of fast bowling at Headingley, securing a well-deserved five-wicket haul. This performance not only gave India a crucial advantage in the first innings but also earned the admiration of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Following Bumrah’s impressive feat, Tendulkar took to social media to praise the pacer’s performance, highlighting that it was more than just the numbers. Bumrah dismissed Zak Crawley early on and later claimed the prized wicket of Joe Root. He also bowled out the tail-enders, dismissing Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue in quick succession. However, the spell was made even more remarkable by the composure Bumrah displayed despite the fielders’ repeated errors. Opportunities were missed, including a no-ball and three dropped catches, which allowed England to chip away at India’s advantage. Nevertheless, Bumrah remained focused and delivered consistently, keeping the attack together when other Indian bowlers struggled. His effort marked his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests and his 12th overseas, equaling Kapil Dev’s record. Bumrah’s heroics provided India with momentum and confidence going into the final stages of the game.
