Cricket

IND vs ENG 2024: “Jasprit Bumrah is phenomenal but what are the others doing” – Aakash Chopra questions India’s spin bowling

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra questioned India’s spinners after host lost the first Test match against England by 28 runs at Hyderabad on Sunday. While Jasprit Bumrah was brilliant in the second essay, India spinners could not deliver.

Bumrah registered impressive figures of 4-41 in the second dig but the Indian spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel failed to create an impact.

Bumrah got the ball to reverse as he was right on the money. The Indian gun fast bowler was able to get rid of Duckett with a delivery coming into the left-hander. Subsequently, Bumrah plumbed Joe Root in front of the wickets.

In the later stage of the day, Bumrah also accounted for Rehan Ahmed. The Indian spearhead ended Ollie Pope’s marathon knock of 196 as he bamboozled him with a slower ball.

Jasprit Bumrah said on his YouTube Channel, “Bumrah picked up four wickets. It was the fourth day of a Test match in India where the talk was about the turn, there your fast bowler picked up four wickets, and six wickets in the entire match. You had superior spin but the opposing spinners took 18 Indian wickets and the Indian spinners could take only 14 wickets.”

“In the second innings, the Indian spinners could pick up only six wickets. That was a bit of a problem in my opinion. Jasprit Bumrah is phenomenal, there is no doubt about that, but what are the others doing – that’s a question,” the former India opener added.

On the other hand, the renowned commentator reckons India thought 230 was not a big score. England posted a huge score of 420 runs in the second innings after Ollie Pope scored a majestic knock of 196 but Indian batters could not deliver.

“The Indian team were thinking that 230 is not that big a score. That’s why, they allowed singles to be taken easily. The mid-on and mid-off were back and everyone was waiting for a wicket to fall. They waited before taking the new ball as well.”

“The opposing team showed that they can take you on. They would think that if they had played better in the first innings, they could have troubled India even more. They did this after conceding a lead of 190 runs.”

The second Test match between India and England will be played at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam from 2nd February.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. – Match Preview

The inaugural champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take the mat against Dabang Delhi K.C. in… Read More

November 21, 2024

Robert Lewandowski recalls playing under ‘difficult’ Pep Guardiola; explains how ex-Barcelona coach changed

Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski recalled how Pep Guardiola was a difficult coach to play under… Read More

November 21, 2024

Ayush Chikkara aspires to be a ‘regular’ in Mumbai City FC’s team, says doesn’t want to take any external pressure

Mumbai City FC forward Ayush Chikkara wants to find a regular place in Petr Kratky’s… Read More

November 21, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz lauds Rafael Nadal’s legacy after retirement

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz hailed Rafael Nadal’s legacy after the veteran Spaniard retired from the… Read More

November 21, 2024

Jamshedpur FC’s defender Ashutosh Mehta credits ‘100% professional’ Khalid Jamil for having a big impact in his life

Jamshedpur FC full-back Ashutosh Mehta has given credit to head coach Khalid Jamil for playing… Read More

November 21, 2024

Lakers star LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media

Los Angeles Lakers’s superstar LeBron James has revealed he is taking a break from social… Read More

November 21, 2024