Bumrah’s Bowling Masterclass at Headingley Praised by Tendulkar Despite Missed Chances

Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional fast bowling performance at Headingley saw him take five wickets, significantly boosting India’s position in the first innings. The performance also garnered praise from Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar pointed out that missed opportunities prevented Bumrah from achieving even greater success. Bumrah’s spell was marked by dismissing Zak Crawley and Joe Root, along with rapid dismissals of Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue. A no-ball and three missed catches were costly, allowing England to capitalize. Despite these setbacks, Bumrah maintained his focus and delivered crucial wickets. His consistent performance was vital as other bowlers experienced inconsistencies. This was Bumrah’s 14th five-wicket haul in Test matches and his 12th overseas, putting him on par with Kapil Dev’s record. His performance gave India a boost as they aimed to establish a strong second-innings total, instilling confidence as the game progressed.