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jasprit bumrah, of India substitute captain for the fifth and decisive test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, he broke his silence on the back injury that sidelined him for Australiathe tense pursuit of 162.
Bumrah, who took the captaincy role after the regular skipper Rohit Sharma opted out, he was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance, claiming 32 wickets emerging as the leading wicket-taker of the series.
Jasprit Bumrah reflects on the big injury and heartbreaking loss for India
Speaking to Isa Guha, despite his personal success, Bumrah expressed his disappointment at missing out on what he described as “the spiciest portal in the series”, The injury, which struck on Day 2 of the Test, saw Bumrah rushed to hospital for scans after he experienced significant discomfort during his second over. Although he bravely came out to bat on Day 3, he could only manage a three-ball duck before being dismissed from bowling duties in Australia’s second innings. In his absence, India’s bowlers fought bravely but ultimately fell short, allowing Australia to achieve a commanding six-wicket win.
“A bit frustrating but sometimes you have to respect your body, you can’t fight your body. Disappointingly, probably the spiciest cover of the series was missed. I felt a bit of discomfort during my second spell in the first innings,” Bumrah admitted during the post-match presentation.
Bumrah’s thoughts on Team India’s struggle 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, especially for newcomers to international cricket.
“Therefore, many sixes and buts, because the whole series was well fought, and today we were also in the game; it wasn’t like it was totally one-sided. That’s how Test cricket goes; in the moments of nerves, the team that holds their nerve the longest and pulls together and tries to find a way out, will win the series. I think it was a hard-fought series, a lot of learning for us and experience gained by our players coming here for the first time. Being in the game for longer, creating pressure, sometimes absorbing the pressure when the wickets are tough, sometimes playing with the situation.” Bumrah concluded.
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Scoot Boland’s brilliance and Australia’s redemption
Prasidh Krishnaplaying his first Test on the tour, he made an immediate impact in Bumrah’s absence. His fiery spell on Day 3 helped India polish off Australia’s lower order, securing a slim four-run lead in the first innings. Krishna, along with Mohammed Siraj, shared the responsibility in the second innings, with the pair claiming four wickets to keep India in the hunt. However, crucial strokes of Usman Khawaja (41), Chief Travis (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 accuracy and pace exposed India’s weaknesses, setting the stage for Australia’s pursuit of 162.
While Krishna offered India hope with three quick wickets, including the dismissal of Steve SmithAustralia’s middle order stood firm. Head and Webster ensured no further hiccups, guiding Australia to a memorable victory that underlined the slim margins of the series. For India, it was a painful reminder of how small moments can decide the fate of a match and ultimately a series.
