Jasprit Bumrah breaks silence on dropped catches after fifer vs England: No physique is

Jun 22, 2025 11:36 PM IST

Bumrah single-handedly managed to place the brakes on England’s free-flowing first innings to provide India a faint edge within the first Test match at Headingly.

Jasprit Bumrah single-handedly managed to place the brakes on England’s free-flowing first innings on Sunday to provide India a faint edge within the first Test match at Headingly. The pacer, who missed as many as three wickets due to dropped catches, ended the primary innings with a superb 5/83. The hosts finally received to 465 runs, six shy of India’s first innings whole. In the second innings, KL Rahul led the guests’ efforts and closed Day 3 on 90/2 – main by 96 runs.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah leaves the sector on the finish of the innings(Action Images through Reuters)

Several former cricketers, followers and consultants praised Bumrah for his top-show. But it was Sachin Tendulkar’s tweet that stood out. The God of Cricket identified that Bumrah would’ve had 9 wickets towards his title had it not been for dropped catches and a no-ball.

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“Congratulations Bumrah! A no-ball and three missed possibilities stood between you and 𝙣𝙖𝙪 wickets. 🤪” Tendulkar posted on X, platform previously often known as Twitter. India dropped as many as 5 catches and barring Bumrah, the trouble from the pacers left lots to be desired.

The Mumbai Indians star was nonetheless the highest bowler for India. He took his twelfth fifer away from house, becoming a member of Kapil Dev.

After the match, Bumrah opened up in regards to the dropped catches. “I don’t take it too far in my head – the dropped catches. Nobody is dropping catches purposely. It’s half and parcel of the sport. People will study from this expertise,” he stated at a press convention after Day 3.

In the second innings, Brydon Carse had Yashavi Jaiswal (4 off 11) caught behind with a ball that seamed away whereas Ben Stokes removed debutant Sai Sudharsan (30 off 48) for the second time within the sport. Rahul was a delight to observe as nearly all of his seven fours got here through the duvet and sq. drive off the quick bowlers. He didn’t look any discomfort in any respect regardless of the ball doing a bit in overcast situations.