Historic! Jasprit Bumrah equals legendary Kapil Dev’s record with fifer in Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

Jasprit Bumrah and Kapil Dev (Photo Credits: Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India pacer and stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah has once again etched his name in the history books, achieving his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket on Saturday during the first Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With this, Bumrah has become the joint-highest…

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Debutants day out in Perth: Harshit Rana, Nitish Reddy make instant impact | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: “Oh! Knocks him over, gets his first wicket,” Commentator Harsha Bhogle erupted in joy as Travis Head, an omnipresent nemesis of Team India, started walking off, keeping his head down in dismay.On the receiving end of Bhogle’s plaudits was debutant Harshit Rana, who had completely outfoxed the Australian batting maestro with the work…

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‘World’s best bowler’: Wasim Akram screams in commentary box to laud Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah‘s devastating spell on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth left former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram in awe.While commentating during the match, the fast bowling legend was so impressed that he nearly jumped from his seat and referred to Bumrah as the “best fast bowler” in the world.“He…

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‘OK Google, play Jasprit Bumrah. Sorry…’: Social media goes bonkers over Indian skipper’s fiery show | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Social media erupted in excitement as Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah delivered a fiery performance on the first day of the India-Australia opening Test in Perth.After being bundled out for just 150 inside two sessions, India roared back into the contest, thanks to skipper Bumrah’s sensational spell of 4/17 in 10 overs. Making amends…

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Why Washington Sundar found a place in India XI vs Australia ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja | Cricket News – Times of India

Washington Sundar (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar‘s inclusion in India’s playing XI for the first Test against Australia finds strong justification in his recent performances and strategic value, particularly in Australian conditions. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah confirmed Sundar’s role as the lone spinner, a decision grounded in both…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins on pacer-captains: ‘Hopefully it’ll start a trend’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Pat Cummins of Australia and Jasprit Bumrah of India pose with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Nasty, abusive, fiery. The adjectives you presume are usually not pleasant when you type the words ‘fast’ and ‘bowler’ next to each other. Some even label them as ‘dumb’, or people with short fuses. When it…

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