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jasprit bumrah, india Substitute captain for the fifth and decisive test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, broke his silence on the back injury that sidelined him for AustraliaThe tense chase of 162.
Bumrah, who took over as captain after being a regular captain. Rohit Sharma opted out, he was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance, claiming 32 wickets to emerge as the series’ leading wicket-taker.
Jasprit Bumrah reflects on his injury and India’s heartbreaking loss
Speaking to Isa Guha, despite his personal success, Bumrah expressed his disappointment at missing out on what he described as “the spiciest wicket in the series” The injury, which occurred on day 2 of the test, saw Bumrah rushed to hospital for scans after experiencing significant discomfort during his second stint. Although he bravely came out to bat on Day 3, he could only manage a three-ball duck before being excluded from bowling duties in Australia’s second innings. In his absence, the Indian bowlers fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, allowing Australia achieve a dominant six-wicket win.
“A little frustrating, but sometimes you have to respect your body, you can’t fight your body. Disappointing, probably missed the spiciest point of the series. I felt a little sick during my second period in the first inning.” Bumrah admitted during the post-match presentation.
Bumrah’s thoughts on Team India’s fight in the series
Reflecting on the series, Bumrah praised the younger players for their resilience and the valuable lessons they would learn. Bumrah emphasized the importance of learning from such experiences, particularly for newcomers to international cricket.
“So, a lot of buts, because the entire series was well fought, and today we were also at stake; It wasn’t like it was totally one-sided. That’s how Test cricket goes; In nervous moments, the team that holds its nerve the longest, stays together and tries to find a way out, will win the series. I think it was a very hard-fought series, with many learnings for us and the experience acquired by our players who came here for the first time. Being in the game for longer, creating pressure, sometimes absorbing pressure when the wickets are difficult, sometimes taking advantage of the situation.” Bumrah concluded.
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The brilliance of Scoot Boland and Australia’s redemption
Prasidh Krishnawho played his first Test on the tour, made an immediate impact in Bumrah’s absence. His fiery spell on Day 3 helped India overtake Australia’s lower order, securing a slender four-run lead in the first innings. Krishna, along with Mohammed Siraj, shared the responsibility in the second innings, and the pair claimed four wickets to keep India in the hunt. However, crucial blows of Usman Khawaja (41), travis head (34 not out) and debutant Beau Webster (39 not out) led Australia to a hard-fought victory.
Earlier, India’s batting collapse on Day 3 proved costly as they added just 16 runs to their overnight score, folding for 157 in the first session. the irrepressible Scott Boland he was the architect of India’s batting collapse, finishing with 6/45 and a 10-wicket haul. His relentless precision and pace exposed India’s weaknesses, setting the stage for Australia’s chase of 162.
While Krishna offered hope to India with three quick wickets, including the dismissal of Steve SmithAustralia’s middle order held firm. Head and Webster avoided further setbacks and guided Australia to a memorable victory that underlined the series’ fine margins. For India, it was a painful reminder of how small moments can decide the fate of a match and ultimately a series.
