Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah expressed satisfaction and confidence after his remarkable performance on the second day of the second Test against England in spin-friendly conditions.
Bumrah, a standout performer for the hosts, contributed significantly to India's dominance by taking six wickets for 45 runs, helping bowl out England for 253 in Visakhapatnam.
Playing alongside three spinners and two seamers, Bumrah's impressive figures allowed India to secure a crucial lead of 143 after the first inning.
The 30-year-old bowler achieved a personal milestone, surpassing 150 Test wickets in his 34th match, and exceeded his previous best home figures of 5-24 against Sri Lanka in 2022.
Reflecting on his performance, Bumrah acknowledged the significance of the day, emphasising that such exceptional days are not a regular occurrence. He advised enjoying and capitalizing on the confidence gained when such moments do arise.
Bumrah's key dismissals included England captain Joe Root, caught at slip for five, and Ollie Pope, who fell to Bumrah's trademark yorker after scoring 23, drawing cheers from the crowd.
The pacer highlighted the importance of those wickets, particularly given the slower nature of the pitch.
Reaching his 150th Test wicket, Bumrah bowled Ben Stokes with a delivery that held its line, leaving the opposition captain puzzled.
Bumrah acknowledged the significance of dismissing Stokes at that crucial moment, emphasizing the danger posed by the batsman when he bats with the lower order.
While Bumrah's performance received praise from the opposition camp, with Zak Crawley acknowledging the challenges he presented, Crawley also lauded Bumrah's skills, despite hitting him for four boundaries in one over.
Crawley described Bumrah's spell as "fantastic" and commended his ability to deliver varied and challenging deliveries in the given conditions.
.jpg)
.jpg)
