Becomes Wayward When He Gets Desperate - Jasprit Bumrah's Flaw Exposed?
Jasprit Bumrah ended with figures of 2/26 in four overs during the second T20I against Australia at the MCG on October 31, but both wickets came too late to influence the outcome.
Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa analyzed Bumrah's performance, suggesting that the pacer loses his rhythm when he tries too hard to take wickets. This tendency was evident in India's defeat.
Match Summary
- India struggled with the bat on a lively pitch, being bowled out for 125 in 18.4 overs.
- Australia's bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood, applied persistent pressure.
- Early breakthroughs were crucial for India, but Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head attacked Bumrah’s second over aggressively, scoring 18 runs including four byes.
- Australia chased the target comfortably, winning by four wickets with nearly seven overs to spare.
Uthappa's Insight
“When we were bowling after scoring 125, the start was very important. If we had picked up two or three wickets in the first three or four overs, the game could have been closer because we have quality spinners in the middle overs. I felt we were probably trying too hard to pick up wickets. So we got a little wayward.”
Uthappa’s observation highlights the risk of losing control when overexerting in crucial phases of the game.
Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah's effort to force wickets disrupted his bowling rhythm, contributing to India's loss in the second T20I against Australia despite his respectable final figures.
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