Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah delivered yet another remarkable performance on Day 2 of the ongoing third Test, tearing through England’s middle order with a fiery five-wicket haul at Lord’s.
Jasprit Bumrah’s spell of 5/74 has not only put India back in control but also earned him a place on the iconic Lord’s honors board for the very first time.
But it wasn’t just the Indian ace pacer’s performance that grabbed attention, but also his silent celebration at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. Bumrah, who usually celebrates his milestones with visible passion, looked unusually quiet after claiming his fifth wicket. There was no smile, no emotion, just a simple walk back to his mark.
Jasprit Bumrah’s silent celebration at Lord’s sparks retirement rumors
His cold reaction surprised many, especially given the significance of the moment. Actually, this was Bumrah’s 15th five-for in Test cricket, and it helped him surpass the legendary Kapil Dev’s record for the most overseas five-wicket hauls by an Indian cricketer.
The Indian fast bowler’s low-key celebration has now triggered buzz on social media and among fans, with many wondering whether he is silently hinting at something bigger, probably retirement. However, Bumrah later opened up about the same after the end of Day 2 at Lord’s.
The reality is that I was tired: Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah revealed that he didn’t have the energy to celebrate in his usual way after a long bowling spell, and that’s why he didn’t celebrate his milestone during the Lord’s Test against England. The fast bowler has stressed that he is focused more on performance than showing emotions at this stage in his career, hinting he might not stretch his Test career much from now.
Jasprit Bumrah said at the post-day press conference, “The reality is that I was tired. There was no happiness factor. I bowled for a long time on the field, and sometimes I get tired. I’m not 21-22 anymore that I’ll jump around. I’m usually not like that. I was happy that I contributed. Other than that, I just wanted to go back to my mark and bowl the next ball.”
Jasprit Bumrah back with a bang at Lord’s
Bumrah’s remarks highlight how Test cricket is taking a toll on him and hint he might make the big call much before even many expect, just like Virat Kohli. After being rested for the Edgbaston Test to manage his workload, Bumrah made a strong comeback in the ongoing third Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Lord’s and once again proved why he’s India’s top fast bowler.
With his trademark pace, seam movement, and sharp accuracy, Bumrah troubled England’s batters at Lord’s. One of the highlights of the day was his stunning delivery that crashed into the middle stump of Joe Root, who was dismissed by Bumrah for the 11th time in Test cricket.
Notably, this five-wicket haul was Bumrah’s second in a row in the ongoing five-match Test series in England. He had taken five wickets in Leeds before being rested for the second Test at Edgbaston, where India scripted history. Now, Bumrah’s return has given India the cutting edge to take a lead in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.