Former India opener Aakash Chopra has praised Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant bowling performance against England in the second Test in Vizag. The 30-year-old ran through a strong England batting line-up in a tough bowling environment, showcasing his skills no matter the situation.
On the second day of the Vizag Test, Jasprit Bumrah tried his best to give India a huge lead in the first innings. The right-arm pacer took six wickets during England’s innings, leaving them in the match. Bumrah’s heroics saw England win by just his 253 after India scored his 396 in the first innings.
Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel believes that Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding performance was one of the best fast bowling performances in the history of the game. He praised him for taking six wickets and called the throw dismissible. As of now, Ollie Pope is considered his 2024 Ball of the Year.
“What we are witnessing is a superlative performance from one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the game.” Bumrah was brilliant.
“He picked six wickets on a flat wicket, rabbited Joe Root, cleaned up his tail and bowled the 2024 ball to Ollie Pope.” Reversal both ways rare for Bumrah There is also the ability, Aakash Chopra said. .
Jasprit Bumrah showed his true potential and beat Joe Root with a great set-up. He also blasted Olly Pope with a stunning yorker that uprooted his mid-leg and leg stumps. In the third session, Bumrah continued his carnage by sacking Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes and single-handedly wiping out the entire English order.
India’s pacer and spreadhead eventually got Tom Hartley and James Anderson to finish the game with the top score of six wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah Did An Amazing Job, That Was Something Incredible – Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra believes England captain Ben Stokes was completely surprised by Jasprit Bumrah’s shot. The ball hit the stumps after being thrown into the water.
“Jasprit Bumrah did a great job. When Ben Stokes came out, he had this look on his face as if Jasprit Bumrah had cheated him.
“It was as if he couldn’t see the ball after it was thrown and it went straight and hit the stumps. ‘I don’t want to hold this bat, hold it. ’” Aakash Chopra added something wonderful.
Ben Stokes wanted to rebuild England’s innings after losing seven wickets. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a peachy delivery to the left-handed bowler near the wicket. Ben Stokes looked ready to deal with the swing, but the ball stayed slightly lower than intended, catching the bottom end of his bat and crashing into the stumps.
