With an awkward action, Jasprit Bumrah never fails to deceive the best of batsmen. Within no time, he has become the captain's first-choice opening and death bowler across all the three formats. Representing Gujarat in the domestic cricket, Bumrah bowls for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It won't be unfair to credit Sri Lanka's veteran speedster Lasith Malinga for Bumrah's success in international cricket. Having played together for Mumbai in the IPL, Bumrah has learnt a lot from the million-dollar arm-pacer, who has an equally odd bowling action. He first played for India in an ODI match on January 23, 2016, at Sydney. His T20I debut too came soon after as he took the field against the same opponents at Adelaide on January 26, 2016. The Ahmedabad-born fast bowler had to wait for two years before debuting in the longest format of cricket. Bumrah's Test debut came in January 2018 at Cape Town.
Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc early on Day 2 of the third Test between India and England as he got three wickets in the first hour of the play. Bumrah surpassed former India great Kapil Dev in a major record list with his first wicket of the day.
England dug deep on a track which was doing a lot and went against their philosophy of run-scoring in Tests under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to share the day after Indian bowlers created problems for their batters in helpful conditions.
IND vs ENG Playing XIs: England have won the toss and opted to bat first in the third Test at Lord's as the visitors made only one change to their playing XI. The five-match Test series is currently locked at 1-1. Here are playing XIs of both teams.
It will be Jasprit Bumrah vs Jofra Archer at Lord's from July 10 as India and England look to take a lead in the five-match Test series. The two bowling behemoths are up against each other for the first time since 2021. Let us have a look at their stats comparison:
India will take on England in the third Test of the five-match series at Lord's, starting Thursday, July 10. India have the momentum after a magnificent win at Edgbaston and England have several questions surrounding a few of their non-performing players and the bowling attack, if it lacks zip.
Akash Deep emerged as the match-winner for India in the second Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham. In limited opportunities, the fast bowler has showcased his abilities in the longest format and has soon become the first-choice bowler for India. Here's the stats comparison between him and Bumrah:
Jasprit Bumrah missed the second Test at Edgbaston against England as he was rested due to workload. He played in the first Test, which India lost by five wickets in Leeds. Meanwhile, India are set to receive a major boost for the third Test at Lord's.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri slammed the Indian team management for giving a break to Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test against England at Edgbaston. He highlighted that the players enjoyed a seven-day break, and it was an important game for Bumrah to play.
England had already announced an unchanged playing XI for the second Test at Edgbaston. However, all eyes were on India's line-up with suspense over Jasprit Bumrah's availability along with a few other players. As expected, the visitors have made quite a few changes in a bid to level the series.
India ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the second Test against England at Edgbaston. The 31-year-old featured in the first Test at Headingley, where he clinched a five-wicket haul in the first innings. India also dropped Shardul Thakur from the playing XI.
The second Test between England and India will commence tomorrow (July 2) at Edgbaston in Birmingham. With Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested, the visitors are set to make at least one change to their playing XI. Here's India's probable XI for second Test vs England:
Team India fast bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, were seen using two-coloured balls in the net session ahead of the second Test, to be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham from July 2. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opened up on the team's latest practice method.
Jasprit Bumrah was always going to play just three out of five Test matches in the ongoing series against England. With Headingley done, the question hangs over the team management and Bumrah as to which other two will he play, and the coaches have decided to keep the cards close to their chest.
Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers took centre stage and drew Jasprit Bumrah's comparison with former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn in terms of how his workload was managed by the Proteas back in the day.
Mohammed Shami advised Indian bowlers to talk to Jasprit Bumrah, plan with him and support him to script a comeback after losing the first Test against England at Headingley. Shami also criticised the bowling performance in the first Test.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra recently came forward and talked about why the plan to rest Jasprit Bumrah for two out of five Tests in the ongoing England series was made public and not kept a secret.
Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik took centre stage and talked about Jasprit Bumrah's potential unavailability for India in the upcoming second Test of the ongoing series against England. India will play England in the second Test at Edgbaston.
India have confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah will only play three out of five Tests in England despite losing the opening game of the series. On that note, we have a look at three players who can replace him in India's playing XI for the second Test.
India couldn't defend 371 runs against England in the first Test at Headingley and went 0-1 down in the five-match series. However, despite the loss, India's plan to manage Jasprit Bumrah's workload is unlikely to change.