Jasprit Bumrah Trolls Bazball

In a historic Test match, India secured their largest-ever victory, defeating England by a staggering 434-run margin. England faced early setbacks while chasing a formidable target of 557 runs. Now, while Jasprit Bumrah is known as one of the calmest Indian cricketers, he could not stop himself from sledging England as India approached its momentous triumph.

The Indian cricket team handled Bazball challenge with great style

England found themselves in uncharted territory in Test cricket, facing the challenge of transitioning from their aggressive Bazball approach to the more traditional format. Ravindra Jadeja’s exceptional bowling skills posed a significant threat, spinning the English batters into a web of uncertainty under the scorching sun. This forced England to abandon their usual flair and adopt a more cautious style of play, recognizing the demands of Test cricket.

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Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, known for their innovative strokes, made a conscious effort to revert to a more conventional approach. Root focused on building a solid foundation, drawing inspiration from his successful outings in India, while Bairstow aimed to rediscover his form on unfamiliar terrain. However, their efforts proved futile as they struggled against India’s formidable spin attack, highlighting the challenges of adapting to different conditions.

The culmination of the match saw England crumbling to a mere 122 runs, marking their most significant defeat by runs. This ensured that the match ended on the fourth day itself.

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Jasprit Bumrah could not resist giving a hilariously cheeky remark, ‘Ab toh maar hee nahi rahe’

During the fourth day of the third Test in Rajkot, England faced a grim situation as they struggled to chase a daunting target of 557 runs. Losing wickets early on, the visitors abandoned their aggressive approach in favor of a more cautious stance after slipping to a precarious 20/3 in the final session.

Now, in a light-hearted moment captured by the stump mic, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah injected humor into the tense atmosphere with a witty remark, saying,

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“Ab toh maar hi nahi rahe hai” (Now they’re not even hitting).

Bumrah’s humorous comment added a touch of levity to the intense Test match, providing a brief respite from the high-stakes cricket unfolding on the field. Despite the pressure of the situation. Even while sledging, his politeness is what is amusing a lot of his fans.

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Here have a look at the captured moment

The next Test in Rajkot is set to take place on February 23

In the first Test in Hyderabad, England played aggressively and turned around a big first innings deficit to surprise India. But in the next matches in Vizag and Rajkot, India changed their plans and won convincingly. Even though India was missing important players like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, they won big in Rajkot.

Jasprit Bumrah’s fantastic bowling in Vizag, where the ball moved in an unexpected way, was a key reason for England struggling. England’s captain Ben Stokes is, however, confident they can bounce back despite criticism. The next Test in Rajkot is on February 23, and both teams are preparing hard. England wants to show they’re strong, and India wants to keep winning.

What is going to happen in the next Test is indeed going to be a worthwhile experience. What do you think? Do share your thoughts via the comments below. 

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