<p>India’s Jasprit Bumrah has attained the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers rankings after a brilliant show with the ball in the Bangladesh series. In the rankings released on Wednesday (Oct 2), Bumrah gained top spot from countryman Ravichandran Ashwin. On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal is now third in the Test batters rankings having been at the forefront of India’s win against Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test.</p>

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<h2><strong>Bumrah reclaims top spot</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian speedster has been struggling with injuries in the last couple of years which saw him miss significant Test action for India. However, he has been in top form since his return to the side in recent months. In the Kanpur Test, he scalped six wickets and bagged five in the Chennai Test. He was instrumental in India’s seven-wicket win against Bangladesh as the hosts won the contest despite two days getting washed out due to rain.</p>

<p>He replaced Ravichandran Ashwin at the top who bagged five wickets in the Kanpur Test, the veteran spinner was named Player of the Series where he also contributed with the bat. Ashwin is second in the bowler’s rankings in the Test and occupies the same spot in the all-rounder’s rankings.</p>

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<h2><strong>Jaiswal third in batters’&nbsp;rankings</strong></h2>

<p>Yashasvi Jaiswal has been one of India’s most consistent performers in the last 12 months and&nbsp;he played another key role in the pro-Bazball approach that led to India’s win in the Kanpur Test. He scored fifties in both innings of the match with 72 and 51 respectively. His performance saw him earn the Player of the Match award.</p>

<p>In the batters’&nbsp;rankings, Virat Kohli sits sixth while Rishabh Pant has dropped down three places to ninth in the standings.</p>


India’s Jasprit Bumrah has attained the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers rankings after a brilliant show with the ball in the Bangladesh series.

India’s Jasprit Bumrah has attained the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers rankings after a brilliant show with the ball in the Bangladesh series. In the rankings released on Wednesday (Oct 2), Bumrah gained top spot from countryman Ravichandran Ashwin. On the other hand, Yashasvi Jaiswal is now third in the Test batters rankings having been at the forefront of India’s win against Bangladesh in the Kanpur Test. A new No.1 ranked bowler is crowned as India's Test stars rise the latest rankings 😯https://t.co/6xcPtYGiFW — ICC (@ICC) October 2, 2024 × Bumrah reclaims top spot The Indian speedster has been struggling with injuries in the last couple of years which saw him miss significant Test action for India. However, he has been in top form since his return to the side in recent months. In the Kanpur Test, he scalped six wickets and bagged five in the Chennai Test. He was instrumental in India’s seven-wicket win against Bangladesh as the hosts won the contest despite two days getting washed out due to rain. He replaced Ravichandran Ashwin at the top who bagged five wickets in the Kanpur Test, the veteran spinner was named Player of the Series where he also contributed with the bat. Ashwin is second in the bowler’s rankings in the Test and occupies the same spot in the all-rounder’s rankings. ALSO READ | Blow to India before Australia tour! Md Shami's comeback hit by swollen knee during rehab - Report Jaiswal third in batters’ rankings Yashasvi Jaiswal has been one of India’s most consistent performers in the last 12 months and he played another key role in the pro-Bazball approach that led to India’s win in the Kanpur Test. He scored fifties in both innings of the match with 72 and 51 respectively. His performance saw him earn the Player of the Match award. In the batters’ rankings, Virat Kohli sits sixth while Rishabh Pant has dropped down three places to ninth in the standings.

ICC Rankings: Bumrah gains top spot among Test bowlers, Jaiswal third in batting after Bangladesh win

<p>Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t put a foot wrong since his return from the injury last year, guiding India to a famous win in Kanpur against Bangladesh in the recently concluded second Test. The India pace ace was on the top of his game in this two-match Test series, picking up joint-most wickets (11) alongside Player of the Series Ravichandran Ashwin, three of which came in the second innings in Kanpur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah, who has played enough cricket in India to judge the pitch by the look of it, admits finding it challenging to deliver with his usual Test cricket's line and length here in Kanpur. However, he weathered the storm with utter grace, picking crucial wickets across both innings, more importantly at the right time, to put India’s nose in the front.</p>

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<p>Being called a ‘magician’ with the ball in hand, Bumrah said he doesn’t like to use adjectives much but is happy to deliver for the team despite rain interruptions for over two days.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-crush-bangladesh-in-record-breaking-kanpur-test-netizens-react-763492">India crush Bangladesh in record-breaking Kanpur Test, netizens react</a></strong></p>

<p>“It feels really good. I don't think about all those adjectives (being called a magician). It is really good to get this win.</p>

<p>“You use your experience, but it is easier said than done because you have played a lot of cricket and played on different surfaces, you find solutions; this wicket was completely different to what we got in Chennai, so quickly communicated with the others and tried to find the best option.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I like that challenge when you go against your nature, conditions are not favourable, the wicket is not favourable, how do you get answers, all of these battles I really like,” Bumrah said to the broadcaster after the end of the second Test.</p>

<h2><strong>Bumrah hails newbie Akash Deep</strong></h2>

<p>Following Akash Deep’s impressive Test debut against England early this year, he continued his superb run against Bangladesh, picking up five wickets in two contested matches.</p>

<p>In Mohammed Shami’s absence, Akash Deep stepped up and delivered for the team, showing keenness to learn from the great Bumrah.</p>

<p>“He (Akash Deep) comes up to me quite a lot before a spell and asks me what is happening and what should I do; we have had a lot of interesting conversations, the energy he brings on the ball, he gives his best on the field, and when he's bowling, he has got a lot of heart, and that is a good sign for us going forward. Hopefully, he goes from strength to strength,” Bumrah said of Akash Deep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, with the New Zealand Test and the Border-Gavaskar series approaching, the selectors will bank on Akash Deep to remain consistent with his form and win matches for the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t put a foot wrong since his return from the injury last year, guiding India to a famous win in Kanpur against Bangladesh in the recently concluded second Test.

Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t put a foot wrong since his return from the injury last year, guiding India to a famous win in Kanpur against Bangladesh in the recently concluded second Test. The India pace ace was on the top of his game in this two-match Test series, picking up joint-most wickets (11) alongside Player of the Series Ravichandran Ashwin, three of which came in the second innings in Kanpur. Bumrah, who has played enough cricket in India to judge the pitch by the look of it, admits finding it challenging to deliver with his usual Test cricket's line and length here in Kanpur. However, he weathered the storm with utter grace, picking crucial wickets across both innings, more importantly at the right time, to put India’s nose in the front. Middle stump out of the ground! 🎯 An absolute Jaffa from Jasprit Bumrah to wrap the 2nd innings 🔥 Bangladesh are all out for 146 Scorecard - https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf#TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @Jaspritbumrah93 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/TwdJOsjR4g — BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2024 × Being called a ‘magician’ with the ball in hand, Bumrah said he doesn’t like to use adjectives much but is happy to deliver for the team despite rain interruptions for over two days. ALSO READ: India crush Bangladesh in record-breaking Kanpur Test, netizens react “It feels really good. I don't think about all those adjectives (being called a magician). It is really good to get this win. “You use your experience, but it is easier said than done because you have played a lot of cricket and played on different surfaces, you find solutions; this wicket was completely different to what we got in Chennai, so quickly communicated with the others and tried to find the best option. "I like that challenge when you go against your nature, conditions are not favourable, the wicket is not favourable, how do you get answers, all of these battles I really like,” Bumrah said to the broadcaster after the end of the second Test. Bumrah hails newbie Akash Deep Following Akash Deep’s impressive Test debut against England early this year, he continued his superb run against Bangladesh, picking up five wickets in two contested matches. In Mohammed Shami’s absence, Akash Deep stepped up and delivered for the team, showing keenness to learn from the great Bumrah. “He (Akash Deep) comes up to me quite a lot before a spell and asks me what is happening and what should I do; we have had a lot of interesting conversations, the energy he brings on the ball, he gives his best on the field, and when he's bowling, he has got a lot of heart, and that is a good sign for us going forward. Hopefully, he goes from strength to strength,” Bumrah said of Akash Deep. Meanwhile, with the New Zealand Test and the Border-Gavaskar series approaching, the selectors will bank on Akash Deep to remain consistent with his form and win matches for the team. (With inputs from agencies)

Kanpur Test win ‘special’ for pace ace Bumrah as he admits enjoying new challenge; hails newbie Akash Deep

<p>India won the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh on day five despite rain playing spoilsport for over two days. India’s ultra-aggressive approach helped them win the match and sweep the series, strengthening their position at the top of the WTC points table. While the batters impressed one and all with their go-for-the-kill attitude, the bowlers garnered equal appreciation for delivering per the plan.</p>

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<p>Bangladesh batted first after rain halted play on day one, with only 35 overs bowled. After the rain almost played its part in denting India’s chances of losing a point in the WTC Final race, the match resumed on the fourth day. Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque scored a brilliant hundred, but the side got all out on 233.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hosts came with all guns blazing, as openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal took the attack to the opposition from the ball one. The pair raced to 50 inside four overs, setting a new record for the quickest team fifty in Tests. Subsequently, India broke multiple records of fastest-team 100, 150 and 200 in the red ball format inside two sessions.</p>

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<p>Jaiswal (72) and KL Rahul (68) scored respective fifties, as India declared on 285 for nine, with a lead of 52.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before stumps on day four, India picked up two crucial Bangladeshi wickets.</p>

<p>Day five was all about the Indian Team, as they first wrapped up Bangladesh’s second innings on 146, with Jasprit Bumrah and the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja bagging three wickets each.</p>

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<p>India then completed the run chase in no time with seven wickets remaining as they swept Bangladesh in the first series of the home season.</p>

<p>Check out the best social media reactions from India’s win in Kanpur.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Only 35 overs were bowled across the first 3 days. To get a win in the next 2 days Ind had to dismiss Ban, declare with a lead, dismiss Ban again, then chase the target. They did it with half a day to spare! Stand up &amp; applaud the greatness 👏🏻👏🏻 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/x9SCceu9cy">pic.twitter.com/x9SCceu9cy</a></p>
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moment in the survival of the longest format of the sport . Brilliant execution of no fear in defeat for the quest of victory despite the weather <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsBAN</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If Adelaide 2014 was the making of the Virat Kohli Test captaincy era, Kanpur 2024 might well be the defining moment of the Rohit Sharma Test captaincy era <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndvBan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndvBan</a></p>
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) <a href="https://twitter.com/beastieboy07/status/1841036840704323839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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A memorable Test Victory 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> win the 2nd Test by 7 wickets and win the series 👏👏<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This will go down in history as India’s most unbelievably dynamic test victory ever 👏🏼 👏🏼 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a></p>
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<p>India and Bangladesh will now battle&nbsp;in the three-match T20Is starting October 6 in&nbsp;Gwalior.</p>


India won the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh on day five despite rain playing spoilsport for over two days. India’s ultra-aggressive approach helped them win the match and sweep the series, strengthening their position at the top of the WTC points table.

India won the Kanpur Test against Bangladesh on day five despite rain playing spoilsport for over two days. India’s ultra-aggressive approach helped them win the match and sweep the series, strengthening their position at the top of the WTC points table. While the batters impressed one and all with their go-for-the-kill attitude, the bowlers garnered equal appreciation for delivering per the plan. Rishabh Pant hits the winning runs 💥 He finishes off in style as #TeamIndia complete a 7-wicket win in Kanpur 👏👏 Scorecard - https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf#INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/Nl2EdZS9VF — BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2024 × Bangladesh batted first after rain halted play on day one, with only 35 overs bowled. After the rain almost played its part in denting India’s chances of losing a point in the WTC Final race, the match resumed on the fourth day. Bangladesh batter Mominul Haque scored a brilliant hundred, but the side got all out on 233. The hosts came with all guns blazing, as openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal took the attack to the opposition from the ball one. The pair raced to 50 inside four overs, setting a new record for the quickest team fifty in Tests. Subsequently, India broke multiple records of fastest-team 100, 150 and 200 in the red ball format inside two sessions. ALSO READ: IND vs BAN: India win rain-affected Kanpur Test with 'pro-Bazball' approach; pocket series 2-0 Jaiswal (72) and KL Rahul (68) scored respective fifties, as India declared on 285 for nine, with a lead of 52. Before stumps on day four, India picked up two crucial Bangladeshi wickets. Day five was all about the Indian Team, as they first wrapped up Bangladesh’s second innings on 146, with Jasprit Bumrah and the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja bagging three wickets each. Middle stump out of the ground! 🎯 An absolute Jaffa from Jasprit Bumrah to wrap the 2nd innings 🔥 Bangladesh are all out for 146 Scorecard - https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf#TeamIndia | #INDvBAN | @Jaspritbumrah93 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/TwdJOsjR4g — BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2024 × India then completed the run chase in no time with seven wickets remaining as they swept Bangladesh in the first series of the home season. Check out the best social media reactions from India’s win in Kanpur. Only 35 overs were bowled across the first 3 days. To get a win in the next 2 days Ind had to dismiss Ban, declare with a lead, dismiss Ban again, then chase the target. They did it with half a day to spare! Stand up & applaud the greatness 👏🏻👏🏻 #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/x9SCceu9cy — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 1, 2024 × This Indian victory might just be a pivotal moment in the survival of the longest format of the sport . Brilliant execution of no fear in defeat for the quest of victory despite the weather #INDvsBAN — John Wright (@johnwright15) October 1, 2024 × What an outstanding bowling performance from India. They have played like leaders in this test. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 1, 2024 × If Adelaide 2014 was the making of the Virat Kohli Test captaincy era, Kanpur 2024 might well be the defining moment of the Rohit Sharma Test captaincy era #IndvBan — Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 1, 2024 × 2⃣-0⃣ A memorable Test Victory 🙌#TeamIndia win the 2nd Test by 7 wickets and win the series 👏👏 Scorecard - https://t.co/JBVX2gyyPf#INDvBAN | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/kxvsWxlNVw — BCCI (@BCCI) October 1, 2024 × That’s an incredible Test Win for India .. 👍 — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 1, 2024 × This will go down in history as India’s most unbelievably dynamic test victory ever 👏🏼 👏🏼 #INDvBAN — Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) October 1, 2024 × India and Bangladesh will now battle in the three-match T20Is starting October 6 in Gwalior.

India crush Bangladesh in record-breaking Kanpur Test, netizens react

<p>India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh&nbsp;in Kanpur&nbsp;on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for&nbsp;three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited as Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have a chance to make it three-Test series win in a row in Australia. For that, they will expect their daunting pacers to deliver, whereas the batters will be required to complement them. Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels India have the 'best bowling attack' to do the job in Australia.</p>

<p>Manjrekar, while taking to ESPNCricinfo,&nbsp;stated, "India has been to Australia before, but they might have the best bowling attack going this time, because Bumrah is at the peak of his career. Don't know what high or heights in seam bowling that's left for him. Shami comes back. Let's not forget that Mohammed Shami. Then we have Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Bumrah and Akash Deep as your options. Seam bowling, absolutely no issue for India. I think the Australians will find them a handful."</p>

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<p>Manjrekar, however, was quick to point out that the batters, especially the young ones such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will have to complement the bowlers for India to win another series Down Under.</p>

<p>Manjrekar added, "India will have to bat well, the seniors will obviously have to carry the burden. I think in many ways this will be a test for Shubman Gill and Yashashvi Jaiswal. If they come through, India might have another series win."</p>

<p>Gill made his Test debut during the 2020/21 tour of Australia, where India's second-stringed line-up came back from a shambolic defeat in the four-match Test series opener to win 2-1. Jaiswal, on the other hand, made his Test debut last year and has already amassed&nbsp;1,094 runs in 10 Tests, including three&nbsp;hundreds and five fifties. Apart from him, it will be interesting to see how Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, etc. perform as the trio are expected to be part of the India squad for the tour Down Under.</p>

<p>India will head to Australia having not lost the BGT since 2017. Moreover, they have won the last two series in Australia.</p>


India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Kanpur on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

India is currently gearing up for the second and final Test versus Bangladesh in Kanpur on Thursday (Sep 26). From thereon, they will host New Zealand for three Tests before travelling to Australia for the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The forthcoming edition is keenly awaited as Rohit Sharma & Co. have a chance to make it three-Test series win in a row in Australia. For that, they will expect their daunting pacers to deliver, whereas the batters will be required to complement them. Former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels India have the 'best bowling attack' to do the job in Australia. Manjrekar, while taking to ESPNCricinfo, stated, "India has been to Australia before, but they might have the best bowling attack going this time, because Bumrah is at the peak of his career. Don't know what high or heights in seam bowling that's left for him. Shami comes back. Let's not forget that Mohammed Shami. Then we have Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Bumrah and Akash Deep as your options. Seam bowling, absolutely no issue for India. I think the Australians will find them a handful." Also read: He’s a miracle kid: Wasim Akram LAUDS Rishabh Pant's stunning comeback, sublime ton in Chennai Test Manjrekar, however, was quick to point out that the batters, especially the young ones such as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will have to complement the bowlers for India to win another series Down Under. Manjrekar added, "India will have to bat well, the seniors will obviously have to carry the burden. I think in many ways this will be a test for Shubman Gill and Yashashvi Jaiswal. If they come through, India might have another series win." Gill made his Test debut during the 2020/21 tour of Australia, where India's second-stringed line-up came back from a shambolic defeat in the four-match Test series opener to win 2-1. Jaiswal, on the other hand, made his Test debut last year and has already amassed 1,094 runs in 10 Tests, including three hundreds and five fifties. Apart from him, it will be interesting to see how Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, etc. perform as the trio are expected to be part of the India squad for the tour Down Under. India will head to Australia having not lost the BGT since 2017. Moreover, they have won the last two series in Australia.

BGT 2024-25: They've the best bowling attack - Manjrekar backs Indian pacers to do the job in Australia

<p>India spinner Ravi Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah's statement&nbsp;calling himself fitter than batter Virat Kohli. It is to be noted that Kohli is known to revolutionize fitness standards in Indian cricket team.</p>

<p>Bumrah, when asked at a recent event who is fitter between him and Kohli, said: “I know the answer you are searching for, but I would like to say my name because I am a fast bowler. I have been playing for a while...and being a fast bowler and playing in this country in this heat takes a lot of requirements. So I will always promote a fast bowler."</p>

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<p>India pacer's answer did not resonate with a lot of fans who called him out for putting himself ahead of Kohli. Reacting to the post, Ashwin recently said on his YouTube channel that Bumrah should get credit for clocking 145 km/h since returning from a back stress injury.</p>

<p>"People immediately say Bumrah got injured; how can he be the fittest? Boss, there's a huge difference between a tipper lorry and a Mercedes Benz. Mercedes is chauffeur-driven; its spare parts are very costly. Now, think about a Tipper Lorry. It has to go from North to South with so much load. A fast bowler is a tipper lorry. He will break down. He has returned after a stress fracture and is bowling at 145, give credit to him," Ashwin said.</p>

<p>"Why do you want to make this thing big? Jasprit Burmrah is a fast bowler who clocks 145 kph in the scorching heat, slogs so hard and is the crowned jewel of Indian cricket. They took the Kohinoor diamond but Bumrah is currently India's Kohinoor diamond. Let Jasprit Bumrah say whatever he wants to, just accept it," the spinner added.</p>

<p>Most recently, Bumrah took five wickets in the first Test against Bangladesh (four in first innings and one in second) as India registered a 280-run win.</p>


India spinner Ravi Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah's statement calling himself fitter than batter Virat Kohli. It is to be noted that Kohli is known to revolutionize fitness standards in Indian cricket team.

India spinner Ravi Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah's statement calling himself fitter than batter Virat Kohli. It is to be noted that Kohli is known to revolutionize fitness standards in Indian cricket team. Bumrah, when asked at a recent event who is fitter between him and Kohli, said: “I know the answer you are searching for, but I would like to say my name because I am a fast bowler. I have been playing for a while...and being a fast bowler and playing in this country in this heat takes a lot of requirements. So I will always promote a fast bowler." Also Read: Not Kohli or Bumrah, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins wants to keep THIS India player quiet in upcoming Test series India pacer's answer did not resonate with a lot of fans who called him out for putting himself ahead of Kohli. Reacting to the post, Ashwin recently said on his YouTube channel that Bumrah should get credit for clocking 145 km/h since returning from a back stress injury. "People immediately say Bumrah got injured; how can he be the fittest? Boss, there's a huge difference between a tipper lorry and a Mercedes Benz. Mercedes is chauffeur-driven; its spare parts are very costly. Now, think about a Tipper Lorry. It has to go from North to South with so much load. A fast bowler is a tipper lorry. He will break down. He has returned after a stress fracture and is bowling at 145, give credit to him," Ashwin said. "Why do you want to make this thing big? Jasprit Burmrah is a fast bowler who clocks 145 kph in the scorching heat, slogs so hard and is the crowned jewel of Indian cricket. They took the Kohinoor diamond but Bumrah is currently India's Kohinoor diamond. Let Jasprit Bumrah say whatever he wants to, just accept it," the spinner added. Most recently, Bumrah took five wickets in the first Test against Bangladesh (four in first innings and one in second) as India registered a 280-run win.

'Just accept it,' Ravi Ashwin on India pacer Jasprit Bumrah calling himself fitter than Virat Kohli

<p>Everyone is talking about Rishabh Pant since his return to competitive cricket earlier this year. Even as his sixth Test hundred during the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh made headlines for all right reasons, former Australia captain-turned-broadcaster Ian Chappell reckons Pant would continue being a thorn in the flesh for the hosts during the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar series.</p>

<p>Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah is another name Chappell feels will trouble Australia Down Under; however, he pinpointed India’s goal for the marquee series that begins with the first of the five Tests on November 22 in Perth.</p>

<p>"...India's priority will be to get as many players as possible into form without suffering major injuries. However, the most pressing matters are to achieve those aims with Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant," Ian Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pant remains Australia’s top target in the series. Having hammered the mighty Aussies the last time with his two timeless knocks—97 in Sydney and 89* at the Gabba in Brisbane, which eventually denied the hosts a series win over India at home for the second time in a row, Pant would fancy playing in the whites against his favourite opposition.</p>

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<p>Impressed with Pant’s ability to deliver and perform following his horrific car crash in December 2022, Chappell said, "Pant's ability to bounce back onto the Test scene is quite remarkable given his horrific car accident. He is a crucial wicketkeeper-batter in the Indian line-up, and he'd give the team a major boost if he's at the peak of his powers for the Australian tour."</p>

<p>Having played in Australia all his life and now looking at things as a cricket analyst, Chappell feels Pant’s wicketkeeping has improved by heaps and bounds, adding that his current technique is suitable for the conditions Down Under.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If Pant can perform at his best, he's the ideal keeper for Australian conditions. If he's able to continue with his agile performance standing back, that is what is required in Australia. You need a keeper who capably covers a lot of territory to both sides of the wicket."</p>

<p>"Any keeper who fulfils those requirements not only improves the team's fielding but also allows the slip fielders to spread wider to cover extra territory," Chappell continued.</p>

<h2>All eyes on Bumrah and returning Shami</h2>

<p>While Bumrah has been at the centre of things in Indian cricket since his debut, Mohammed Shami, currently recovering from an ankle injury, is also one of the two bowlers who will dictate terms on the upcoming tour, Chappell feels.</p>

<p>The Australian legend continued saying that Team India would aim to have fit enough Bumrah on board for all five Tests, as he remains crucial for his side’s chances of completing a hat-trick of series win in Australia.</p>

<p>"The good form and fitness of both Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj - the two most successful pace bowlers on the last Australian tour - is essential. Of those two, Bumrah is the attack leader."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A critical part of India's build-up to the Australian tour will be ensuring Bumrah is in form but remains fit to play the bulk of the five Tests,” Chappell continued.</p>

<p>"It would be ideal if the mercurial Mohammed Shami is fit for Australia but the presence of a good left-arm paceman would also improve India's variety in attack,” Chappell said of Shami.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Everyone is talking about Rishabh Pant since his return to competitive cricket earlier this year. Even as his sixth Test hundred during the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh made headlines for all right reasons, former Australia captain-turned-broadcaster Ian Chappell reckons Pant would continue being a thorn in the flesh for the hosts during the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar series.

Everyone is talking about Rishabh Pant since his return to competitive cricket earlier this year. Even as his sixth Test hundred during the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh made headlines for all right reasons, former Australia captain-turned-broadcaster Ian Chappell reckons Pant would continue being a thorn in the flesh for the hosts during the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar series. Ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah is another name Chappell feels will trouble Australia Down Under; however, he pinpointed India’s goal for the marquee series that begins with the first of the five Tests on November 22 in Perth. "...India's priority will be to get as many players as possible into form without suffering major injuries. However, the most pressing matters are to achieve those aims with Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant," Ian Chappell wrote in his column for ESPNcricinfo. Meanwhile, Pant remains Australia’s top target in the series. Having hammered the mighty Aussies the last time with his two timeless knocks—97 in Sydney and 89* at the Gabba in Brisbane, which eventually denied the hosts a series win over India at home for the second time in a row, Pant would fancy playing in the whites against his favourite opposition. ALSO READ: IND v BAN: Pressure off batters as India captain Rohit Sharma aims to build team around bowling Impressed with Pant’s ability to deliver and perform following his horrific car crash in December 2022, Chappell said, "Pant's ability to bounce back onto the Test scene is quite remarkable given his horrific car accident. He is a crucial wicketkeeper-batter in the Indian line-up, and he'd give the team a major boost if he's at the peak of his powers for the Australian tour." Having played in Australia all his life and now looking at things as a cricket analyst, Chappell feels Pant’s wicketkeeping has improved by heaps and bounds, adding that his current technique is suitable for the conditions Down Under. "If Pant can perform at his best, he's the ideal keeper for Australian conditions. If he's able to continue with his agile performance standing back, that is what is required in Australia. You need a keeper who capably covers a lot of territory to both sides of the wicket." "Any keeper who fulfils those requirements not only improves the team's fielding but also allows the slip fielders to spread wider to cover extra territory," Chappell continued. All eyes on Bumrah and returning Shami While Bumrah has been at the centre of things in Indian cricket since his debut, Mohammed Shami, currently recovering from an ankle injury, is also one of the two bowlers who will dictate terms on the upcoming tour, Chappell feels. The Australian legend continued saying that Team India would aim to have fit enough Bumrah on board for all five Tests, as he remains crucial for his side’s chances of completing a hat-trick of series win in Australia. "The good form and fitness of both Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj - the two most successful pace bowlers on the last Australian tour - is essential. Of those two, Bumrah is the attack leader." "A critical part of India's build-up to the Australian tour will be ensuring Bumrah is in form but remains fit to play the bulk of the five Tests,” Chappell continued. "It would be ideal if the mercurial Mohammed Shami is fit for Australia but the presence of a good left-arm paceman would also improve India's variety in attack,” Chappell said of Shami. (With inputs from agencies)

Ian Chappell warns Australia of Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah as visitors chase history Down Under

<p>India has enjoyed being a batting-loving country, but with time, the bowlers have taken the onus and garnered much-needed attention with their sublime outings. Captain Rohit Sharma, who leads perhaps the set of best Test bowlers ever assembled in the country, details how he plans to build a team around bowling. Rohit praised his bowlers for delivering in the first Test against Bangladesh, which India won by 280 runs on Sunday (Sep 22).</p>

<p>Though Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill made headlines for their&nbsp; respective Test tons in the Chennai Test, more so for Pant, who scored a Test century on his return to playing his favourite format, the bowlers still hogged all the limelight, with all-rounder Ashwin returning with six wickets in the second innings.</p>

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<p>However, the pacers made the right noises in the first innings, with ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah picking up four wickets and Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj returning with two wickets each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"No matter what the conditions are, whether we play in India, whether we play outside, we want to build the team around [bowling]," Rohit said after India’s win in the Chennai Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Whatever the condition has to offer, we got to be ready for it. In the last few years, wherever we have played, we have managed to have that in our armoury, whether it is seam bowling options or spin bowling options. You have to give credit to the guys, whenever there is a responsibility, they never shy away from it, and they want to put their hand up and get the job done for the team,” he added.</p>

<h2>Bowling depth pleases Rohit</h2>

<p>With Team India scheduled to play nine more Tests till January next year, with the next being the second one of this series against Bangladesh in Kanpur (from Sep 27 onwards), the selectors, captain, and coach have plenty of options to pick and choose from, considering the workload management.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though the latest reports suggested that premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami is saved for five Tests Down Under starting November 22, Team India can bank on the newcomers in Akash Deep and uncapped Yash Dayal, retained for the 2nd Test, to play handy roles at some stage during the home season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not only in the pace department but even in the spin, India has options like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav to choose from.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Considering that India next faces New Zealand for three Tests, all these players are expected to make it to the playing XI in some games.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India has enjoyed being a batting-loving country, but with time, the bowlers have taken the onus and garnered much-needed attention with their sublime outings. Captain Rohit Sharma, who leads perhaps the set of best Test bowlers ever assembled in the country, details how he plans to build a team around bowling.

India has enjoyed being a batting-loving country, but with time, the bowlers have taken the onus and garnered much-needed attention with their sublime outings. Captain Rohit Sharma, who leads perhaps the set of best Test bowlers ever assembled in the country, details how he plans to build a team around bowling. Rohit praised his bowlers for delivering in the first Test against Bangladesh, which India won by 280 runs on Sunday (Sep 22). Though Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill made headlines for their respective Test tons in the Chennai Test, more so for Pant, who scored a Test century on his return to playing his favourite format, the bowlers still hogged all the limelight, with all-rounder Ashwin returning with six wickets in the second innings. ALSO READ: Ravi Ashwin becomes first spin all-rounder from India to achieve THIS record in Tests However, the pacers made the right noises in the first innings, with ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah picking up four wickets and Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj returning with two wickets each. "No matter what the conditions are, whether we play in India, whether we play outside, we want to build the team around [bowling]," Rohit said after India’s win in the Chennai Test. "Whatever the condition has to offer, we got to be ready for it. In the last few years, wherever we have played, we have managed to have that in our armoury, whether it is seam bowling options or spin bowling options. You have to give credit to the guys, whenever there is a responsibility, they never shy away from it, and they want to put their hand up and get the job done for the team,” he added. Bowling depth pleases Rohit With Team India scheduled to play nine more Tests till January next year, with the next being the second one of this series against Bangladesh in Kanpur (from Sep 27 onwards), the selectors, captain, and coach have plenty of options to pick and choose from, considering the workload management. Though the latest reports suggested that premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami is saved for five Tests Down Under starting November 22, Team India can bank on the newcomers in Akash Deep and uncapped Yash Dayal, retained for the 2nd Test, to play handy roles at some stage during the home season. Not only in the pace department but even in the spin, India has options like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav to choose from. Considering that India next faces New Zealand for three Tests, all these players are expected to make it to the playing XI in some games. (With inputs from agencies)

IND v BAN: Pressure off batters as India captain Rohit Sharma aims to build team around bowling

<p>India's Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled a blinder on day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh to dismiss Zakir Hasan. The wicket, which came off Jasprit Bumrah against the run of play, was the first Bangladesh wicket to fall in the second innings.</p>

<p>The visitors had already added 62 runs for the first wicket - the most ever for them against India - when Bumrah bowled a ball with angle which took the edge and flew to gully where Jaiswal took a brilliant catch on the dying ball. Have a look at the catch below:</p>

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<p>Earlier, India started day 3 on a positive note with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant continuing from where they had left on day 2. The duo had added unbeaten 138 runs for the fourth wicket with India being 205/3 and a total lead of 432 at lunch.</p>

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<p>Pant, who went into lunch on day 3 at 82 not out, came all guns blazing in the second session, hitting Shakib Al Hasan for a four and six in the second over of the session to reach&nbsp;the nineties.</p>

<p>In the next over, Pant scored a four and took a single to reach the 99 in Mehidy Hasan Miraz's over before completing his ton in the next over with a double.</p>

<p>Pant, however, got out shortly after scoring his ton with Mehidy taking a sharp return catch to dismiss him for 109. Pant's 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Shubman Gill put India in the driver's seat as they took the total lead past 450.</p>

<p>Gill also scored his hundred soon after and became only the second India batter after Rahul Dravid to score a hundred at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai while batting at number three.</p>

<p>India eventually declared at 287/4 half-time into the second session, leaving Bangladesh with a huge target of 515 runs.</p>

<p>Bangladesh were 100/2 in 25 overs into the second innings by the time this report was written.</p>


India's Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled a blinder on day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh to dismiss Zakir Hasan. The wicket, which came off Jasprit Bumrah against the run of play, was the first Bangladesh wicket to fall in the second innings.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal pulled a blinder on day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh to dismiss Zakir Hasan. The wicket, which came off Jasprit Bumrah against the run of play, was the first Bangladesh wicket to fall in the second innings. The visitors had already added 62 runs for the first wicket - the most ever for them against India - when Bumrah bowled a ball with angle which took the edge and flew to gully where Jaiswal took a brilliant catch on the dying ball. Have a look at the catch below: Jasprit Bumrah with the first breakthrough as Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a brilliant catch to dismiss Zakir Hasan. Watch 👇👇 Live - https://t.co/jV4wK7BgV2… #INDvBAN@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/KdWyAW1yIN — BCCI (@BCCI) September 21, 2024 × Earlier, India started day 3 on a positive note with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant continuing from where they had left on day 2. The duo had added unbeaten 138 runs for the fourth wicket with India being 205/3 and a total lead of 432 at lunch. Also Watch: IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant completes epic comeback with hundred on Test return Pant, who went into lunch on day 3 at 82 not out, came all guns blazing in the second session, hitting Shakib Al Hasan for a four and six in the second over of the session to reach the nineties. In the next over, Pant scored a four and took a single to reach the 99 in Mehidy Hasan Miraz's over before completing his ton in the next over with a double. Pant, however, got out shortly after scoring his ton with Mehidy taking a sharp return catch to dismiss him for 109. Pant's 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Shubman Gill put India in the driver's seat as they took the total lead past 450. Gill also scored his hundred soon after and became only the second India batter after Rahul Dravid to score a hundred at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai while batting at number three. India eventually declared at 287/4 half-time into the second session, leaving Bangladesh with a huge target of 515 runs. Bangladesh were 100/2 in 25 overs into the second innings by the time this report was written.

IND vs BAN, 1st Test: WATCH | Yashasvi Jaiswal takes SENSATIONAL catch off Jasprit Bumrah's bowling

<p>Team India sits in the driver’s seat with the second innings lead of 308 during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. After dismissing Bangladesh on 149 inside two sessions on day two, India batted again in the second innings, with their scorecard reading 81/3 at stumps. The hosts lost Captain Rohit Sharma, his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal and star batter Virat Kohli late in the final session. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Ashwin and Jadeja began proceedings on day two aiming to add more runs to the team’s tally. Bangladesh’s experienced pacer Taskin Ahmed broke the stand by removing Jadeja on 86 before running through the tail, including picking Ravi Ashwin on 113, to wrap up India’s first innings on 376.</p>

<p>Hasan Mahmud, who picked up four wickets earlier, bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in India, becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to achieve this feat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bangladesh’s first innings got off to a poor start, with ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah striking in his first over. While he and Siraj were right on the money with the new ball, setting up for the bowlers to come, Akash Deep made the most of this chance by picking two wickets off two balls, putting Bangladesh’s back against the wall.</p>

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<p>Post-lunch, Mohammed Siraj quickly dismissed Captain Najmul Shanto on 20, while Bumrah picked up his second wicket in seasoned campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim, caught in slips on eight.</p>

<p>Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das added 51 for the sixth wicket but failed to hold onto the stand, as Jadeja removed them, helping India get back on the track. Bumrah and Siraj then ran through the lower order to end Bangladesh’s innings on 149.</p>

<h2><strong>India on top but without Rohit, Kohli</strong></h2>

<p>The star duo of Rohit and Kohli failed to put up runs on the board in the first Test, returning to the pavilion cheaply in the second innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Taskin removed Rohit, caught in the slips on five, Mehidy Hasan removed Kohli, trapped in the front on 17; he didn’t review the call, though the replays showed the ball touched the bat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shubman Gill (33*) and Rishabh Pant (12*) are at the crease, with the hosts cruising ahead in this Chennai Test.</p>


Team India sits in the driver’s seat with the second innings lead of 308 during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. After dismissing Bangladesh on 149 inside two sessions on day two, India batted again in the second innings, with their scorecard reading 81/3 at stumps.

Team India sits in the driver’s seat with the second innings lead of 308 during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. After dismissing Bangladesh on 149 inside two sessions on day two, India batted again in the second innings, with their scorecard reading 81/3 at stumps. The hosts lost Captain Rohit Sharma, his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal and star batter Virat Kohli late in the final session. Ashwin and Jadeja began proceedings on day two aiming to add more runs to the team’s tally. Bangladesh’s experienced pacer Taskin Ahmed broke the stand by removing Jadeja on 86 before running through the tail, including picking Ravi Ashwin on 113, to wrap up India’s first innings on 376. Hasan Mahmud, who picked up four wickets earlier, bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in India, becoming the first Bangladeshi bowler to achieve this feat. ALSO READ: IPL 2025: Vikram Rathour, former India batting coach, reunites with Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals Bangladesh’s first innings got off to a poor start, with ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah striking in his first over. While he and Siraj were right on the money with the new ball, setting up for the bowlers to come, Akash Deep made the most of this chance by picking two wickets off two balls, putting Bangladesh’s back against the wall. Boom Boom Bumrah 🎇 Cleans up Shadman Islam with a peach of a delivery. Live - https://t.co/jV4wK7BgV2… #INDvBAN@IDFCFIRSTBank | @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/RYi9AX30eA — BCCI (@BCCI) September 20, 2024 × He bowled opener Zakir Hasan and Mominul Haque off successive deliveries just before lunch on day two. What a sight for a fast bowler! Akash Deep rattles stumps twice, giving #TeamIndia a great start into the second innings. Watch the two wickets here 👇👇#INDvBAN @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/TR8VznWlKU — BCCI (@BCCI) September 20, 2024 × Post-lunch, Mohammed Siraj quickly dismissed Captain Najmul Shanto on 20, while Bumrah picked up his second wicket in seasoned campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim, caught in slips on eight. Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das added 51 for the sixth wicket but failed to hold onto the stand, as Jadeja removed them, helping India get back on the track. Bumrah and Siraj then ran through the lower order to end Bangladesh’s innings on 149. India on top but without Rohit, Kohli The star duo of Rohit and Kohli failed to put up runs on the board in the first Test, returning to the pavilion cheaply in the second innings. While Taskin removed Rohit, caught in the slips on five, Mehidy Hasan removed Kohli, trapped in the front on 17; he didn’t review the call, though the replays showed the ball touched the bat. Shubman Gill (33*) and Rishabh Pant (12*) are at the crease, with the hosts cruising ahead in this Chennai Test.

IND v BAN 1st Test Day 2: India in driver’s seat despite losing Kohli in 2nd innings, lead by 308

<p>Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been the focal point of India’s success in recent years, including the T20 World Cup in June. While the Indian team was in the United States for the group stages of the premier event, Bumrah was seen flexing his muscles as he took on NFL star Micah Parsons in a funny challenge. A video was released on the NFL’s official YouTube channel, as players both were seen exchanging a piece of their expertise.</p>

<h2><strong>Bumrah takes on NFL star Parsons</strong></h2>

<p>In the video shared, Bumrah is first seen bowling his deadly deliveries to Parsons on a practice pitch. Little familiar with the cricket rules, Parsons eventually hits a ball with the bat and strolls for a run. However, his gesture to drop the bat and run caught the netizens laughing. The linebacker from the Dallas Cowboys is then served underarm deliveries from the bowling coach, where he hits the ball big time.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Bumrah would then have a go against Parsons in his own game as he tried to breach the defence to score against the NFL star. The Indian World Cup winner almost produced goods and tried breaking Parsons’ defence.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-ban-1st-test-ravi-ashwin-ton-mounts-indias-comeback-after-mahmuds-four-fer-jadeja-unbeaten-on-83-760109">IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Ravi Ashwin ton steers India's comeback after Mahmud's four-fer; Jadeja unbeaten on 86</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Bumrah set for crucial run-in</strong></h2>

<p>While the video is now doing rounds on the internet, Bumrah is set for a crucial run-in in the coming days. Despite having missed the start of the domestic season, he is part of the Indian team for the opening Test match against Bangladesh which got underway in Chennai on Thursday (Sep 19). Bumrah is expected to play a key role in India’s away series against Australia kick-starting on November 22. In the meantime, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will look to manage his playing time considering he is prone to injuries.</p>


Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been the focal point of India’s success in recent years, including the T20 World Cup in June. While the Indian team was in the United States for the group stages of the premier event, Bumrah was seen flexing his muscles as he took on NFL star Micah Parsons in a funny challenge.

Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah has been the focal point of India’s success in recent years, including the T20 World Cup in June. While the Indian team was in the United States for the group stages of the premier event, Bumrah was seen flexing his muscles as he took on NFL star Micah Parsons in a funny challenge. A video was released on the NFL’s official YouTube channel, as players both were seen exchanging a piece of their expertise. Bumrah takes on NFL star Parsons In the video shared, Bumrah is first seen bowling his deadly deliveries to Parsons on a practice pitch. Little familiar with the cricket rules, Parsons eventually hits a ball with the bat and strolls for a run. However, his gesture to drop the bat and run caught the netizens laughing. The linebacker from the Dallas Cowboys is then served underarm deliveries from the bowling coach, where he hits the ball big time. × On the other hand, Bumrah would then have a go against Parsons in his own game as he tried to breach the defence to score against the NFL star. The Indian World Cup winner almost produced goods and tried breaking Parsons’ defence. ALSO READ | IND vs BAN, 1st Test: Ravi Ashwin ton steers India's comeback after Mahmud's four-fer; Jadeja unbeaten on 86 Bumrah set for crucial run-in While the video is now doing rounds on the internet, Bumrah is set for a crucial run-in in the coming days. Despite having missed the start of the domestic season, he is part of the Indian team for the opening Test match against Bangladesh which got underway in Chennai on Thursday (Sep 19). Bumrah is expected to play a key role in India’s away series against Australia kick-starting on November 22. In the meantime, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will look to manage his playing time considering he is prone to injuries.

Jasprit Bumrah, Micah Parsons video goes viral as star attractions showcase skills

<p>India head coach Gautam Gambhir lavished huge praise on bowlers such as&nbsp;R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja for shifting the nation's focus from its long-standing obsession with batting. Ahead of the Bangladesh Test series, at home, Gambhir feels Bumrah, Ashwin, and Jadeja are&nbsp;Mohammed Shamin turning the country into a bowling-obsessed one with their performances.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a pre-series press conference, Gambhir said, "You've got to give credit to (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Shami, (Mohammed) Siraj, (Ravichandran) Ashwin and (Ravindra) Jadeja. They're turning this nation into a bowling-obsessed one. Bumrah is the best bowler in the world. It's not just his performance. It's his hunger as well. And the best part is that he wants to play as much Test cricket as he can. It is not even a luxury. He can make a difference at any stage of the game. So yes, hopefully, he can do the same in this series and going forward as well."</p>

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<p>Gambhir opined, "They can pick up wickets on any day, whether it's Day 1 or Day 5 of a match. They offer both attacking and defensive options. We have an attack that can take 20 wickets consistently, and those two guys will create a massive impact, especially on Indian pitches. He added, "We may not have a pace-bowling all-rounder like Kapil Dev, but we have quality spin all-rounders in Ashwin and Jadeja. India's first-class structure is strong, and we may see one emerge soon. But for now, we shouldn't be too obsessed with it."</p>

<p>The trio of Ashwin, Jadeja and Bumrah are part of India's squad for the first Test versus Bangladesh, which gets underway on September&nbsp;19 (Thursday) in Chennai. Meanwhile, Shami – who was last seen on the cricket field during the 2023 ODI World Cup where he ended with most wickets (24) – is on the road to recovery following his ankle injury.</p>

<p><strong>India&nbsp;Squad:</strong>&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal.</p>

<p>India will host Bangladesh in two Tests before hosting New Zealand in a three-match Test series. After that, India will travel to Australia for a five-match Test series, starting on November 22.</p>


India head coach Gautam Gambhir lavished huge praise on bowlers such as R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja for shifting the nation's focus from its long-standing obsession with batting.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir lavished huge praise on bowlers such as R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja for shifting the nation's focus from its long-standing obsession with batting. Ahead of the Bangladesh Test series, at home, Gambhir feels Bumrah, Ashwin, and Jadeja are Mohammed Shamin turning the country into a bowling-obsessed one with their performances. In a pre-series press conference, Gambhir said, "You've got to give credit to (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Shami, (Mohammed) Siraj, (Ravichandran) Ashwin and (Ravindra) Jadeja. They're turning this nation into a bowling-obsessed one. Bumrah is the best bowler in the world. It's not just his performance. It's his hunger as well. And the best part is that he wants to play as much Test cricket as he can. It is not even a luxury. He can make a difference at any stage of the game. So yes, hopefully, he can do the same in this series and going forward as well." Also read: Will we see him again? Yash Dayal recalls 'feeling bad' for dismissing MS Dhoni in RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 tie Gambhir opined, "They can pick up wickets on any day, whether it's Day 1 or Day 5 of a match. They offer both attacking and defensive options. We have an attack that can take 20 wickets consistently, and those two guys will create a massive impact, especially on Indian pitches. He added, "We may not have a pace-bowling all-rounder like Kapil Dev, but we have quality spin all-rounders in Ashwin and Jadeja. India's first-class structure is strong, and we may see one emerge soon. But for now, we shouldn't be too obsessed with it." The trio of Ashwin, Jadeja and Bumrah are part of India's squad for the first Test versus Bangladesh, which gets underway on September 19 (Thursday) in Chennai. Meanwhile, Shami – who was last seen on the cricket field during the 2023 ODI World Cup where he ended with most wickets (24) – is on the road to recovery following his ankle injury. India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Yash Dayal. India will host Bangladesh in two Tests before hosting New Zealand in a three-match Test series. After that, India will travel to Australia for a five-match Test series, starting on November 22.

Ind vs Ban: India is a batting-obsessed nation but Bumrah, Ashwin changing trend, says coach Gautam Gambhir

<p>Pakistan-born pacer Zahoor Khan, who was forced to move to the UAE to pursue his&nbsp;dream of playing top-level cricket, had a chance to be a part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp as a net bowler in 2014. In 2020, when the Indian Premier League (IPL) shifted to the UAE, Zahoor's impressive performance in the MI nets impressed the big names of the franchise, such as then-captain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, etc.</p>

<p>In a recent interaction, Zahoor recalled his MI days and revealed that Bumrah was mighty impressed with his slower deliveries. In addition, the Team India speedster&nbsp;asked him for tips on gripping the ball.</p>

<p>In a chat with Sports Tak, Zahoor said, "I was with Mumbai Indians for three months. I've spent a reasonable amount of time with Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah in fact liked me so much and asked me the grip. Yeh slower ball kaise dalte ho? (How do you bowl this delivery This is a huge deal for me as he is the world's No. 1 bowler, and he asked me about the grip. He watched my video as well in the T10 tournament where I bowled a maiden. I told him but also asked him how he bowls Yorkers with the new ball. Because only 2 people in the world can do it - Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah."</p>

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<p>In 2014, when Zahoor first joined the Rohit-led MI franchise, he received&nbsp;a warm welcome by&nbsp;skipper Rohit.&nbsp;Recalling Hitman's words, Zahoor said, "The entire stadium is yours, paaji. If you need anything, just let me know.'" The pacer was quick to add that the Indian opener's attitude hasn't changed to date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zahoor further opined, "I even bowled to Rohit Sharma. Once I bowled him a slower ball, and he kept on looking because the ball hardly reached him. Even he couldn’t pick my deliveries. He was like how can it be so slow? Then I bowled at him again. He said even if the batter picks your ball, it will never result in a six."</p>

<p>Adding on Hitman, he stated, "Rohit… where do I even begin to speak about him? He's a legend. The way he speaks and conducts himself. When I was with MI, Rohit would have his food with the same guys who would carry our luggage." Zahoor added, "As for Bumrah, he is a superstar. He was injured for a year all right but look what he has done since his return. He has shown that he is back. He too is a wonderful human being."</p>

<p>At present, both Bumrah and Rohit are part of the MI camp, with Hardik Pandya having succeeded the latter as the captain.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rohit and Bumrah are gearing up for India's two-match Test series opener versus Bangladesh, starting on Sep 19 (Thursday) in Chennai.</p>


Pakistan-born pacer Zahoor Khan, who was forced to move to the UAE to pursue his dream of playing top-level cricket, had a chance to be a part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp as a net bowler in 2014.

Pakistan-born pacer Zahoor Khan, who was forced to move to the UAE to pursue his dream of playing top-level cricket, had a chance to be a part of the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp as a net bowler in 2014. In 2020, when the Indian Premier League (IPL) shifted to the UAE, Zahoor's impressive performance in the MI nets impressed the big names of the franchise, such as then-captain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, etc. In a recent interaction, Zahoor recalled his MI days and revealed that Bumrah was mighty impressed with his slower deliveries. In addition, the Team India speedster asked him for tips on gripping the ball. In a chat with Sports Tak, Zahoor said, "I was with Mumbai Indians for three months. I've spent a reasonable amount of time with Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah in fact liked me so much and asked me the grip. Yeh slower ball kaise dalte ho? (How do you bowl this delivery This is a huge deal for me as he is the world's No. 1 bowler, and he asked me about the grip. He watched my video as well in the T10 tournament where I bowled a maiden. I told him but also asked him how he bowls Yorkers with the new ball. Because only 2 people in the world can do it - Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah." Also read: He didn't lose temper but...: Chopra recalls Tendulkar being left stranded at 194* in Multan Test In 2014, when Zahoor first joined the Rohit-led MI franchise, he received a warm welcome by skipper Rohit. Recalling Hitman's words, Zahoor said, "The entire stadium is yours, paaji. If you need anything, just let me know.'" The pacer was quick to add that the Indian opener's attitude hasn't changed to date. Zahoor further opined, "I even bowled to Rohit Sharma. Once I bowled him a slower ball, and he kept on looking because the ball hardly reached him. Even he couldn’t pick my deliveries. He was like how can it be so slow? Then I bowled at him again. He said even if the batter picks your ball, it will never result in a six." Adding on Hitman, he stated, "Rohit… where do I even begin to speak about him? He's a legend. The way he speaks and conducts himself. When I was with MI, Rohit would have his food with the same guys who would carry our luggage." Zahoor added, "As for Bumrah, he is a superstar. He was injured for a year all right but look what he has done since his return. He has shown that he is back. He too is a wonderful human being." At present, both Bumrah and Rohit are part of the MI camp, with Hardik Pandya having succeeded the latter as the captain. Meanwhile, Rohit and Bumrah are gearing up for India's two-match Test series opener versus Bangladesh, starting on Sep 19 (Thursday) in Chennai.

How do you bowl slower one?: Pakistan-born pacer recalls Bumrah's query, Rohit's words of praise

<p>Ace spinner Ravi Ashwin has labelled India’s premier bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, the ‘most valuable Indian cricketer’ right now. Ashwin said Bumrah deserves all the praise and that the fans should celebrate him more. Chennai-born Ashwin also reflected on how the city loves treating bowlers, with Bumrah receiving a mighty ‘Rajni style’ welcome during an event he attended here recently.</p>

<p>“We Chennai people appreciate bowlers a lot. He was here for an event as a chief guest 4-5 days ago. We gave him a Rajni treatment. We (Chennai people) treat bowlers very nicely. He should be treated as a champion. I don’t want to name, but Jasprit Bumrah is the most valuable Indian cricketer right now," Ashwin said while speaking with Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel.</p>

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<p>Bumrah broke onto the international scene in 2016 and has been on a steep rise since. The opening bowler made a name for himself for bowling ‘pinpoint Yorkers’, but soon after, he showed the world that he’s more than that. More so for his unplayable spells with both the new and the old ball, Bumrah is a threat even for the best batters around.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bumrah was instrumental in helping India taste success across formats since his debut and played a handy role in ending India’s trophy drought with his maiden ICC title (T20 World Cup in the Americas in June this year).&nbsp;</p>

<p>He won the Player of the Tournament award for his 15 wickets in eight games, including picking two crucial ones against South Africa in the final.</p>

<h2>‘It will never change’</h2>

<p>Known to put up an honest yet brave face in the media, Ashwin said India will continue to remain a batsman-dominated country, but he is happy for Bumrah, who garnered as much attention and importance as batters in the Indian Team.</p>

<p>Calling Bumrah a ‘once-in-a-generation’ bowler, Ashwin said, “India has always been the country that is a batsman-dominated country, and it’s never going to change. But I am so glad and happy that we are celebrating Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah is a once-in-a-generation bowler. We should celebrate him even more.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, both Ashwin and Bumrah are part of Team India’s squad for the first Test against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. The two-match Test series will conclude with the second game in Kanpur on September 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India and Bangladesh will face off in three T20Is beginning October 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ace spinner Ravi Ashwin has labelled India’s premier bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, the ‘most valuable Indian cricketer’ right now. Ashwin said Bumrah deserves all the praise and that the fans should celebrate him more.

Ace spinner Ravi Ashwin has labelled India’s premier bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, the ‘most valuable Indian cricketer’ right now. Ashwin said Bumrah deserves all the praise and that the fans should celebrate him more. Chennai-born Ashwin also reflected on how the city loves treating bowlers, with Bumrah receiving a mighty ‘Rajni style’ welcome during an event he attended here recently. “We Chennai people appreciate bowlers a lot. He was here for an event as a chief guest 4-5 days ago. We gave him a Rajni treatment. We (Chennai people) treat bowlers very nicely. He should be treated as a champion. I don’t want to name, but Jasprit Bumrah is the most valuable Indian cricketer right now," Ashwin said while speaking with Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel. ALSO READ: 'It's easier to...,' ODI World Cup and WTC Final 2023 hero Travis Head on playing against India Bumrah broke onto the international scene in 2016 and has been on a steep rise since. The opening bowler made a name for himself for bowling ‘pinpoint Yorkers’, but soon after, he showed the world that he’s more than that. More so for his unplayable spells with both the new and the old ball, Bumrah is a threat even for the best batters around. Meanwhile, Bumrah was instrumental in helping India taste success across formats since his debut and played a handy role in ending India’s trophy drought with his maiden ICC title (T20 World Cup in the Americas in June this year). He won the Player of the Tournament award for his 15 wickets in eight games, including picking two crucial ones against South Africa in the final. ‘It will never change’ Known to put up an honest yet brave face in the media, Ashwin said India will continue to remain a batsman-dominated country, but he is happy for Bumrah, who garnered as much attention and importance as batters in the Indian Team. Calling Bumrah a ‘once-in-a-generation’ bowler, Ashwin said, “India has always been the country that is a batsman-dominated country, and it’s never going to change. But I am so glad and happy that we are celebrating Jasprit Bumrah. Jasprit Bumrah is a once-in-a-generation bowler. We should celebrate him even more.” Meanwhile, both Ashwin and Bumrah are part of Team India’s squad for the first Test against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. The two-match Test series will conclude with the second game in Kanpur on September 27. India and Bangladesh will face off in three T20Is beginning October 7. (With inputs from agencies)

Ravi Ashwin labels Jasprit Bumrah ‘most valuable Indian cricketer’, says 'he should be celebrated more'

<p>India and Pakistan might not have played bilateral cricket for over a decade, but if the latest reports are to be believed, they might play together in the same team. Yes, you read it right.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For cricket fans worldwide, watching ace players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah play in the same team alongside Pakistan’s Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi would be a dream. Jay Shah, the new ICC chairman, is said to be bringing back the now-defunct Afro-Asia Cup. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Last played in 2007, the Afro-Asia Cup, first thought of by Jagmohan Dalmiya and Percy Sonn, could pave its way back; however, not so soon.</p>

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<p>Considering grand changes happening within the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), with Shah winning the race to head the apex body and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi assumed to replace Shah as ACC head, the return of this intercontinental competition is on the cards.</p>

<p>Per the report in the Cricbuzz, Shah, BCCI secretary, showed interest in bringing this competition back to the international calendar a couple of years ago; however, plenty of work needs to be done to make this a reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have tried to revive the Afro-Asia Cup. Jay was on board, and Mahinda Vallipuram (head of Malaysia Cricket and current ICC director) actively participated in the discussions," Sumod Damodar, a veteran ICC hand, said in a chat with Cricbuzz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Damodar, Botswana Cricket head, also contesting for a place in the CEC from Associate Nations, was one of those involved to stage this competition nearly two decades ago.</p>

<h2>The beginning of Afro-Asia Cup</h2>

<p>Starting in 2005, the first of the two contested editions took place in Centurion and Durban, while Bengaluru and Chennai in India staged the second edition two years later in 2007. As initially planned for three editions, the deal broke due to fallout with the broadcasters.</p>

<p>Damodar also revealed its business model, where 80 per cent of the revenue generated from this tournament would go to the African continent, with the remaining sum distributed among the cash-rich Asian board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, per the new plan discussed, the Asian and African cricket boards aim to engage at multiple levels, with matches between the continents to be played in three stages - development (primarily at the under-19 level, seen as an investment), emerging, and pinnacle levels, with the latter involving current international players.</p>

<p>"That is the plan. We have yet to decide on the frequency - whether it will be annual or biennial. Much will depend on the calendar, the Future Tours Programme (FTP), and the international commitments of the players," Damodar continued.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India and Pakistan might not have played bilateral cricket for over a decade, but if the latest reports are to be believed, they might play together in the same team.

India and Pakistan might not have played bilateral cricket for over a decade, but if the latest reports are to be believed, they might play together in the same team. Yes, you read it right. For cricket fans worldwide, watching ace players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah play in the same team alongside Pakistan’s Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi would be a dream. Jay Shah, the new ICC chairman, is said to be bringing back the now-defunct Afro-Asia Cup. Last played in 2007, the Afro-Asia Cup, first thought of by Jagmohan Dalmiya and Percy Sonn, could pave its way back; however, not so soon. ALSO READ: 'When I ended the call...,' Morne Morkel reveals first reaction on being appointed India bowling coach Considering grand changes happening within the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), with Shah winning the race to head the apex body and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi assumed to replace Shah as ACC head, the return of this intercontinental competition is on the cards. Per the report in the Cricbuzz, Shah, BCCI secretary, showed interest in bringing this competition back to the international calendar a couple of years ago; however, plenty of work needs to be done to make this a reality. "We have tried to revive the Afro-Asia Cup. Jay was on board, and Mahinda Vallipuram (head of Malaysia Cricket and current ICC director) actively participated in the discussions," Sumod Damodar, a veteran ICC hand, said in a chat with Cricbuzz. Damodar, Botswana Cricket head, also contesting for a place in the CEC from Associate Nations, was one of those involved to stage this competition nearly two decades ago. The beginning of Afro-Asia Cup Starting in 2005, the first of the two contested editions took place in Centurion and Durban, while Bengaluru and Chennai in India staged the second edition two years later in 2007. As initially planned for three editions, the deal broke due to fallout with the broadcasters. Damodar also revealed its business model, where 80 per cent of the revenue generated from this tournament would go to the African continent, with the remaining sum distributed among the cash-rich Asian board. However, per the new plan discussed, the Asian and African cricket boards aim to engage at multiple levels, with matches between the continents to be played in three stages - development (primarily at the under-19 level, seen as an investment), emerging, and pinnacle levels, with the latter involving current international players. "That is the plan. We have yet to decide on the frequency - whether it will be annual or biennial. Much will depend on the calendar, the Future Tours Programme (FTP), and the international commitments of the players," Damodar continued. (With inputs from agencies)

Kohli, Bumrah to pair up with Babar, Rizwan? Reports say now-discarded Afro-Asia Cup could return soon

<p>Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah knows a thing or two about impressing anyone with his skillset, and new Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel is the latest to applaud him. Probably already a fan of Bumrah for his on-field antics, especially for his signature ‘Yorker’ delivery, Morkel admitted the Indian pace attack blew him away with their professionalism during his first training session with Team India in Chennai on Friday (Sep 13).</p>

<p>The BCCI appointed Morkel as the new bowling coach, with the former South African joining the camp ahead of the Bangladesh Tests starting September 19 in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jonty-rhodes-surprised-for-being-overlooked-for-indias-fielding-coach-role-despite-gambhirs-backing-758606">Jonty Rhodes ‘surprised’ for being overlooked for India’s fielding coach role despite Gambhir’s backing</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking on BCCI.TV for the first time since joining Gautam Gambhir in India’s backroom staff, Morkel reflected on the first day with the Indian Team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Having played and worked (in different capacities) with most Test-bound players, Morkel wishes to build on the camaraderie with the players to ensure a smooth and better working environment, eventually leading to success across formats.</p>

<p>“For me, it's just important to connect well with the guys. I've played with and against some of these players, and watched them in the IPL. To be in a camp and form relationships with them is very important. Today was just about that - to get an understanding about the guys, find out their strengths and weaknesses, and setting goals for the upcoming series,” Morkel said while speaking on BCCI.TV.</p>

<h2>‘Building on the momentum’</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the BCCI just announced the squad for the first Test, with the board picking eight bowlers, including four seamers and as many spinners. Besides regulars like Bumrah and Siraj in the pace attack, Akash Deep and Yash Dayal also got picked.</p>

<p>Although Mohammed Shami, who continues to recover from his ankle injury, has yet to join the Indian Team, Morkel is amazed by the skillset of the available pacers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morkel adds that he wishes to build on the momentum and work towards achieving success at all levels.</p>

<p>“I was blown away by how they went about their things and how professional they were. So, that's a good sign, and hopefully we can build on that,” Morkel continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Team India began preparations for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. While Chennai will host the first Test on Sep 19, Kanpur will stage the second match starting Sep 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah knows a thing or two about impressing anyone with his skillset, and new Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel is the latest to applaud him.

Ace Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah knows a thing or two about impressing anyone with his skillset, and new Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel is the latest to applaud him. Probably already a fan of Bumrah for his on-field antics, especially for his signature ‘Yorker’ delivery, Morkel admitted the Indian pace attack blew him away with their professionalism during his first training session with Team India in Chennai on Friday (Sep 13). The BCCI appointed Morkel as the new bowling coach, with the former South African joining the camp ahead of the Bangladesh Tests starting September 19 in Chennai. ALSO READ: Jonty Rhodes ‘surprised’ for being overlooked for India’s fielding coach role despite Gambhir’s backing Speaking on BCCI.TV for the first time since joining Gautam Gambhir in India’s backroom staff, Morkel reflected on the first day with the Indian Team. WATCH VIDEO - ⏪ Feeling after being named Bowling Coach 🏏 Goals for an exciting home season 🍲 Savouring Indian Food 😃 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 - 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗹 🙌 - By @RajalArora WATCH 🎥🔽 #INDvBAN | @mornemorkel65 | @IDFCFIRSTBank — BCCI (@BCCI) September 14, 2024 × Clicked attending the pep talk by new head coach Gambhir, Morkel said he aims to build healthy relationships within the team. #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/mANaHvfLfN — BCCI (@BCCI) September 13, 2024 × Having played and worked (in different capacities) with most Test-bound players, Morkel wishes to build on the camaraderie with the players to ensure a smooth and better working environment, eventually leading to success across formats. “For me, it's just important to connect well with the guys. I've played with and against some of these players, and watched them in the IPL. To be in a camp and form relationships with them is very important. Today was just about that - to get an understanding about the guys, find out their strengths and weaknesses, and setting goals for the upcoming series,” Morkel said while speaking on BCCI.TV. ‘Building on the momentum’ Meanwhile, the BCCI just announced the squad for the first Test, with the board picking eight bowlers, including four seamers and as many spinners. Besides regulars like Bumrah and Siraj in the pace attack, Akash Deep and Yash Dayal also got picked. Although Mohammed Shami, who continues to recover from his ankle injury, has yet to join the Indian Team, Morkel is amazed by the skillset of the available pacers. Morkel adds that he wishes to build on the momentum and work towards achieving success at all levels. “I was blown away by how they went about their things and how professional they were. So, that's a good sign, and hopefully we can build on that,” Morkel continued. Meanwhile, Team India began preparations for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. While Chennai will host the first Test on Sep 19, Kanpur will stage the second match starting Sep 27. (With inputs from agencies)

Jasprit Bumrah-led India pace attack impresses new bowling coach Morne Morkel in training - WATCH

<p>Team India has begun preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Rohit Sharma-led Test squad assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (Sep 13), with head coach Gautam Gambhir overseeing the first training session ahead of the home season. Newly-appointed bowling coach Morne Morkel, alongside ace players Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, hogged all the limelight.</p>

<p>The BCCI shared some snaps of the team gelling ahead of the Bangladesh series on their social media handles, with lanky South African Morkel seen in Team India’s training gear for the first time. Abhishek Nayar, one of Gambhir’s backroom staff, was also present at the training session.</p>

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<p>Per the latest reports, the team had an indoor session, with the onlookers claiming that Virat batted for a good 45 minutes, while Bumrah didn’t leave a stone unturned in preparing for his first outing since winning the T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.</p>

<p>"Virat was there for 45 minutes, and Bumrah also bowled full throttle," a local source informed news agency PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-are-frustrated-nzs-gary-stead-laments-lost-opportunity-with-abandoned-one-off-test-vs-afghanistan-758384">‘We are frustrated’ – NZ's Gary Stead laments ‘lost opportunity’ with abandoned one-off Test vs Afghanistan</a></strong></p>

<p>Virat flew in from London and landed in Chennai in the wee hours on Friday. Captain Rohit Sharma, alongside other team members like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Bumrah, reached the city on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan will link up with the Indian Team after the second round of the ongoing Duleep Trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Team India, Gambhir look for winning start</strong></h2>

<p>Right after the T20 WC, India won the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe and the three-match Sri Lanka T20Is that followed but lost the ODI series to them for the first time since 1997.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Against Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series, the hosts will aim to begin the home season on a high. Bangladesh, however, will enter this series on the back of a majestic yet maiden Test series win over Pakistan in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Team India leading the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings with their PCT reading 62.50, they have higher chances of reaching their third straight final next year at Lord’s. On the other hand, Bangladesh, oozing with confidence, is fourth with a PCT of 45.83.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second Test begins in Kanpur on September 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will next host New Zealand for three Tests at home before flying Down Under to face Australia in the away leg of the Border-Gavaskar series.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Team India has begun preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Rohit Sharma-led Test squad assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (Sep 13), with head coach Gautam Gambhir overseeing the first training session ahead of the home season.

Team India has begun preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting September 19 in Chennai. Rohit Sharma-led Test squad assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (Sep 13), with head coach Gautam Gambhir overseeing the first training session ahead of the home season. Newly-appointed bowling coach Morne Morkel, alongside ace players Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, hogged all the limelight. The BCCI shared some snaps of the team gelling ahead of the Bangladesh series on their social media handles, with lanky South African Morkel seen in Team India’s training gear for the first time. Abhishek Nayar, one of Gambhir’s backroom staff, was also present at the training session. The countdown starts as #TeamIndia begin their preps for an exciting home season.#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/VlIvau5AfD — BCCI (@BCCI) September 13, 2024 × Per the latest reports, the team had an indoor session, with the onlookers claiming that Virat batted for a good 45 minutes, while Bumrah didn’t leave a stone unturned in preparing for his first outing since winning the T20 World Cup in the Americas in June. "Virat was there for 45 minutes, and Bumrah also bowled full throttle," a local source informed news agency PTI. ALSO READ: ‘We are frustrated’ – NZ's Gary Stead laments ‘lost opportunity’ with abandoned one-off Test vs Afghanistan Virat flew in from London and landed in Chennai in the wee hours on Friday. Captain Rohit Sharma, alongside other team members like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Bumrah, reached the city on Thursday. Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan will link up with the Indian Team after the second round of the ongoing Duleep Trophy. Team India, Gambhir look for winning start Right after the T20 WC, India won the five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe and the three-match Sri Lanka T20Is that followed but lost the ODI series to them for the first time since 1997. Against Bangladesh in the upcoming Test series, the hosts will aim to begin the home season on a high. Bangladesh, however, will enter this series on the back of a majestic yet maiden Test series win over Pakistan in Pakistan. With Team India leading the World Test Championship (WTC) rankings with their PCT reading 62.50, they have higher chances of reaching their third straight final next year at Lord’s. On the other hand, Bangladesh, oozing with confidence, is fourth with a PCT of 45.83. The second Test begins in Kanpur on September 27. India will next host New Zealand for three Tests at home before flying Down Under to face Australia in the away leg of the Border-Gavaskar series. (With inputs from agencies)

Team India begins preparation for Bangladesh Tests in Chennai; Kohli, Bumrah, Morkel hog limelight

<p>The Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel made a quick U-turn on Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management. From initial reports suggesting that the board was willing to rest the ace seamer for the first series of the upcoming home season, the BCCI picking Bumrah for the first Test against Bangladesh raised some eyebrows. So, what prompted the selectors to name him in the Test squad?</p>

<p>India is scheduled to play ten Tests until January next year, including two against Bangladesh, three against New Zealand, both at home and five against Australia Down Under. Though India had enough options to choose from (from a pool of fast bowlers) for the Bangladesh series, even in Mohammed Shami’s absence, they still picked Bumrah to have a psychological edge over Bangladesh.</p>

<p><strong>Here’s Team India squad for the first Test vs Bangladesh -</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah and&nbsp;Yash Dayal.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the BCCI named a 16-man squad for the first Test starting on September 19 in Chennai, with Rishabh Pant’s return and Yash Dayal’s maiden India call-up made headlines. The board picked four seamers in Bumrah, Dayal, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, alongside four spinners in Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-kkr-mulls-replacing-gautam-gambhir-with-jacques-kallis-as-team-mentor-reports-757046">IPL: KKR mulls replacing Gautam Gambhir with Jacques Kallis as team mentor – Reports</a></strong></p>

<p>Considering the Chepauk pitch historically assists spinners, the hosts could play as many as three in the first match, with Siraj set to be among the two pacers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though Akash Deep is leading the race to play second seamer following his impressive Duleep Trophy first-round showing, wherein he picked nine wickets for India A, Bumrah’s selection could force the captain Rohit Sharma and newly-appointed Team India coach Gautam Gambhir to play him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The only understandable reason behind this could be India’s hunger for the win, as during the previous white-ball series against Sri Lanka, the pacers lacked the zeal, as India lost the ODIs (0-2) for the first time since 1997.</p>

<h2>India leads WTC rankings</h2>

<p>The Indian Team is on the top of the current WTC cycle, with Australia following them in second place. Though India is unlikely to slip from that position, given their latest performances and rapid rise in this format since the past decade, Gautam and Rohit would not want any stone left unturned in their quest to stay on the top and eventually win an ICC trophy.</p>

<p>However, on August 15, a BCCI source detailed plans for managing Bumrah’s workload, saying, "In the case of Bumrah, he knows his body the best, and it will be up to him if he wants to play in the Tests against Bangladesh. The team management and selectors are very clear that India needs a 120 per cent fit Jasprit Bumrah for all five Tests against Australia Down Under. Before that, there is New Zealand in India, where he will probably play and get ready for the sterner tests."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s mighty Test series win over Pakistan in Pakistan might have also pushed the BCCI to bring back Bumrah for the first Test.&nbsp;</p>


The Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel made a quick U-turn on Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management. From initial reports suggesting that the board was willing to rest the ace seamer for the first series of the upcoming home season, the BCCI picking Bumrah for the first Test against Bangladesh raised some eyebrows.

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel made a quick U-turn on Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management. From initial reports suggesting that the board was willing to rest the ace seamer for the first series of the upcoming home season, the BCCI picking Bumrah for the first Test against Bangladesh raised some eyebrows. So, what prompted the selectors to name him in the Test squad? India is scheduled to play ten Tests until January next year, including two against Bangladesh, three against New Zealand, both at home and five against Australia Down Under. Though India had enough options to choose from (from a pool of fast bowlers) for the Bangladesh series, even in Mohammed Shami’s absence, they still picked Bumrah to have a psychological edge over Bangladesh. Here’s Team India squad for the first Test vs Bangladesh - Rohit Sharma (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah and Yash Dayal. Meanwhile, the BCCI named a 16-man squad for the first Test starting on September 19 in Chennai, with Rishabh Pant’s return and Yash Dayal’s maiden India call-up made headlines. The board picked four seamers in Bumrah, Dayal, Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, alongside four spinners in Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. ALSO READ: IPL: KKR mulls replacing Gautam Gambhir with Jacques Kallis as team mentor – Reports Considering the Chepauk pitch historically assists spinners, the hosts could play as many as three in the first match, with Siraj set to be among the two pacers. Though Akash Deep is leading the race to play second seamer following his impressive Duleep Trophy first-round showing, wherein he picked nine wickets for India A, Bumrah’s selection could force the captain Rohit Sharma and newly-appointed Team India coach Gautam Gambhir to play him. The only understandable reason behind this could be India’s hunger for the win, as during the previous white-ball series against Sri Lanka, the pacers lacked the zeal, as India lost the ODIs (0-2) for the first time since 1997. India leads WTC rankings The Indian Team is on the top of the current WTC cycle, with Australia following them in second place. Though India is unlikely to slip from that position, given their latest performances and rapid rise in this format since the past decade, Gautam and Rohit would not want any stone left unturned in their quest to stay on the top and eventually win an ICC trophy. However, on August 15, a BCCI source detailed plans for managing Bumrah’s workload, saying, "In the case of Bumrah, he knows his body the best, and it will be up to him if he wants to play in the Tests against Bangladesh. The team management and selectors are very clear that India needs a 120 per cent fit Jasprit Bumrah for all five Tests against Australia Down Under. Before that, there is New Zealand in India, where he will probably play and get ready for the sterner tests." Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s mighty Test series win over Pakistan in Pakistan might have also pushed the BCCI to bring back Bumrah for the first Test.

Here’s why selectors went from resting Bumrah to ‘surprisingly’ picking him for 1st Test vs Bangladesh

<p>Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India batter Virat Kohli will be playing the 'villain' on the upcoming India tour of Australia. India is scheduled to play five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar trophy from November in Australia.</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli will play the faux villain to Jasprit Bumrah's likeable nature. Bumrah has the fast bowler privilege of [spending] half a life at fine leg which gives him the ideal chance to interact with the crowd, winning smiles and hearts while Kohli will lurk in the infield appealing vociferously, fielding magnificently and engaging verbally with any Australian player so inclined to conversation, and there will be one or two of those," Lawson told while talking to Mid-day.</p>

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<p>"Aussie crowds love a competitor like Kohli, they may give him some grief if he plays the antagonist but you can guarantee that if he makes 50s and 100s he will be loudly applauded by the fans. He has shown a liking for Australian conditions ever since his first tour 13 years ago. Bounce and pace suited his two-footed game but the question in 2024 is whether he still has the razor sharpness to best Australia’s attack on their home surfaces. I wouldn't count him out," he added.</p>

<p>It was in Australia back in 2024 when Kohli first took over India's Test captaincy and hit two centuries in his first Test as skipper.</p>

<p>Kohli went on to lead India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them - the most for India and fourth highest overall. Under Kohli, India became the first team to beat Australia in Australia in 2018 Test series.&nbsp;India again beat Australia two years later for the consecutive series win.</p>

<p>Virat has never lost a Test series against Australia as skipper - a rare feat and an incredible one as well.</p>


Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India batter Virat Kohli will be playing the 'villain' on the upcoming India tour of Australia. India is scheduled to play five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar trophy from November in Australia.

Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India batter Virat Kohli will be playing the 'villain' on the upcoming India tour of Australia. India is scheduled to play five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar trophy from November in Australia. "Virat Kohli will play the faux villain to Jasprit Bumrah's likeable nature. Bumrah has the fast bowler privilege of [spending] half a life at fine leg which gives him the ideal chance to interact with the crowd, winning smiles and hearts while Kohli will lurk in the infield appealing vociferously, fielding magnificently and engaging verbally with any Australian player so inclined to conversation, and there will be one or two of those," Lawson told while talking to Mid-day. Also Read: West Indies beat South Africa in third T20I to complete 3-0 series sweep "Aussie crowds love a competitor like Kohli, they may give him some grief if he plays the antagonist but you can guarantee that if he makes 50s and 100s he will be loudly applauded by the fans. He has shown a liking for Australian conditions ever since his first tour 13 years ago. Bounce and pace suited his two-footed game but the question in 2024 is whether he still has the razor sharpness to best Australia’s attack on their home surfaces. I wouldn't count him out," he added. It was in Australia back in 2024 when Kohli first took over India's Test captaincy and hit two centuries in his first Test as skipper. Kohli went on to lead India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them - the most for India and fourth highest overall. Under Kohli, India became the first team to beat Australia in Australia in 2018 Test series. India again beat Australia two years later for the consecutive series win. Virat has never lost a Test series against Australia as skipper - a rare feat and an incredible one as well.

'Villain to Jasprit Bumrah,' Former Australia pacer on Virat Kohli's role in upcoming Border-Gavaskar trophy

<p>New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee lauded India pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the just-held CEAT Cricket Rating Award ceremony on Wednesday (Aug 21) in Mumbai. On the sidelines of the event, Southee lavished huge praise on Bumrah for making a successful international return after a long layoff, due to back surgery, and termed him 'tremendous' across formats.</p>

<p>Bumrah was out of cricketing action in late 2022 due to a recurrent back issue. He, thus, missed a plethora of series and returned before last year's home ODI World Cup, where he ended with 20 wickets (fourth-most). He has been in roaring form since then. The speedster claimed 19 scalps in the India versus England home Tests early this year and played a key role in the Rohit Sharma-led side's T20 WC title-winning run, in the West Indies and the USA, in June. Bumrah returned with the Player-of-the-Tournament award in the T20 WC, accounting for&nbsp;15&nbsp;scalps at an economy rate of 4.17.</p>

<h2><strong>'We are just seeing a great version of Jasprit Bumrah'</strong></h2>

<p>On the sidelines of&nbsp;the award ceremony, Southee said, "To be able to firstly bounce back from the major injury and come back, he's even better than what he was beforehand. Throw in on top of that, having to juggle multiple formats, can be difficult at times as well. He seems to have been able to do that with ease as well. He's probably more experienced and understands his game a bit more. He probably had that time where he was injured to come back and be recharged, refreshed."</p>

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<p>The New Zealander, who won the Men's T20I Bowler of the Year on Wednesday evening, added, "We are just seeing a great version (of Bumrah) across all three formats. He's brilliant across all three at the moment. I don't think there's anyone better than him, he is tremendous across all three (formats)."</p>

<p>Bumrah has been out of cricketing action since India's glorious win in the T20 WC final, beating South Africa by 7 runs at the Kensington Oval, Barbados on June 29. He wasn't part of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which officially saw&nbsp;Gautam Gambhir succeed Rahul Dravid as the head coach.</p>

<p>India is gearing up for their hectic home season, where they host Bangladesh and New Zealand later this year.</p>


New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee lauded India pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the just-held CEAT Cricket Rating Award ceremony on Wednesday (Aug 21) in Mumbai. On the sidelines of the event, Southee lavished huge praise on Bumrah for making a successful international return after a long layoff, due to back surgery, and termed him 'tremendous' across formats.

New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee lauded India pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the just-held CEAT Cricket Rating Award ceremony on Wednesday (Aug 21) in Mumbai. On the sidelines of the event, Southee lavished huge praise on Bumrah for making a successful international return after a long layoff, due to back surgery, and termed him 'tremendous' across formats. Bumrah was out of cricketing action in late 2022 due to a recurrent back issue. He, thus, missed a plethora of series and returned before last year's home ODI World Cup, where he ended with 20 wickets (fourth-most). He has been in roaring form since then. The speedster claimed 19 scalps in the India versus England home Tests early this year and played a key role in the Rohit Sharma-led side's T20 WC title-winning run, in the West Indies and the USA, in June. Bumrah returned with the Player-of-the-Tournament award in the T20 WC, accounting for 15 scalps at an economy rate of 4.17. 'We are just seeing a great version of Jasprit Bumrah' On the sidelines of the award ceremony, Southee said, "To be able to firstly bounce back from the major injury and come back, he's even better than what he was beforehand. Throw in on top of that, having to juggle multiple formats, can be difficult at times as well. He seems to have been able to do that with ease as well. He's probably more experienced and understands his game a bit more. He probably had that time where he was injured to come back and be recharged, refreshed." Also read: There is a reason I won five IPL trophies: Rohit Sharma eager to keep 'winning' post T20 WC success The New Zealander, who won the Men's T20I Bowler of the Year on Wednesday evening, added, "We are just seeing a great version (of Bumrah) across all three formats. He's brilliant across all three at the moment. I don't think there's anyone better than him, he is tremendous across all three (formats)." Bumrah has been out of cricketing action since India's glorious win in the T20 WC final, beating South Africa by 7 runs at the Kensington Oval, Barbados on June 29. He wasn't part of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which officially saw Gautam Gambhir succeed Rahul Dravid as the head coach. India is gearing up for their hectic home season, where they host Bangladesh and New Zealand later this year.

'Don't think there's anyone better': Southee in awe of Bumrah, calls him 'tremendous' across formats

<p>Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is currently the best all-format bowler in the world. Ponting made the comments after Bumrah's Player of Tournament performance in the recently-concluded 2024 T20 World Cup. India won the tournament and Bumrah took 15 wickets at an economy of 4.17.</p>

<p>"I've said it for a long time, he's probably been the best multi-format bowler there's been in world cricket for the last five or six years,” Ponting said while talking to ICC Review.</p>

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<p>Ponting elaborated on his thoughts and said: “The greatest way to always get a real gauge on these players is by asking (other) players."</p>

<p>“And when you talk to opposition batsmen about him (Bumrah) in particular, it's always, 'No, he's a nightmare! You never know what's going to happen. One's going to swing, one's going to seam, he's going to bowl an in-swinger, he's going to bowl an out-swinger. And the consistency is there'.”</p>

<p>“So when you've got that skillset and the consistency that he has, then you're going to be a great player," he added.</p>

<p>The former Australia skipper also said that Bumrah has come back better since his lower back injury in 2022.</p>

<p>“There might have been some fears a couple of years ago when the injuries come in and ‘would he come back the same?’, but I think he's actually come back better,” Ponting said.</p>

<p>“If I watch what he did in the T20 World Cup – the pace is still there, there's nothing that's changed with the accuracy or what he can deliver. The skillset is all the same. He's getting better year on year. So, he would rank right up there.”</p>

<p>Bumrah would be a key bowler for India when they tour Australia in November later this year for a five-Test series. for a possible third Test consecutive series win Down Under.</p>


Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is currently the best all-format bowler in the world. Ponting made the comments after Bumrah's Player of Tournament performance in the recently-concluded 2024 T20 World Cup.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is currently the best all-format bowler in the world. Ponting made the comments after Bumrah's Player of Tournament performance in the recently-concluded 2024 T20 World Cup. India won the tournament and Bumrah took 15 wickets at an economy of 4.17. "I've said it for a long time, he's probably been the best multi-format bowler there's been in world cricket for the last five or six years,” Ponting said while talking to ICC Review. Also Read: Border Gavaskar Trophy on par with Ashes, says Australia pacer Mitchell Starc Ponting elaborated on his thoughts and said: “The greatest way to always get a real gauge on these players is by asking (other) players." “And when you talk to opposition batsmen about him (Bumrah) in particular, it's always, 'No, he's a nightmare! You never know what's going to happen. One's going to swing, one's going to seam, he's going to bowl an in-swinger, he's going to bowl an out-swinger. And the consistency is there'.” “So when you've got that skillset and the consistency that he has, then you're going to be a great player," he added. The former Australia skipper also said that Bumrah has come back better since his lower back injury in 2022. “There might have been some fears a couple of years ago when the injuries come in and ‘would he come back the same?’, but I think he's actually come back better,” Ponting said. “If I watch what he did in the T20 World Cup – the pace is still there, there's nothing that's changed with the accuracy or what he can deliver. The skillset is all the same. He's getting better year on year. So, he would rank right up there.” Bumrah would be a key bowler for India when they tour Australia in November later this year for a five-Test series. for a possible third Test consecutive series win Down Under.

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting calls India pacer Jasprit Bumrah NIGHTMARE | Read Why

<p>Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali thinks that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah should not be thinking about captaincy but focus on bowling instead. Basit made the comments days after Bumrah picked himself as the 'best captain.'</p>

<p>“There are great captains, but I’ll take my name — I am my favourite captain,” Bumrah had said while speaking at the Express Adda.</p>

<p>Reacting to Bumrah's comments, Ali, while speaking on his YouTube channel, said: "About Jasprit Bumrah's statement, it's just like how Babar Azam likes captaincy. In my opinion, he should not chase captaincy. He is a top-class bowler and should be focusing just on that."</p>

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<p>Bumrah had also called for bowlers to be looked at as captaincy options, citing examples of Kapil Dev, Imran Khan and Pat Cummins.</p>

<p>"He gave the examples of Kapil Dev and Imran Khan's captaincy. However, they had become all-rounders, which is why they succeeded as captains. They were not appointed captains when they came into their teams as bowlers. This is the difference between a bowler and an all-rounder," Ali said.</p>

<p>"He also spoke about Pat Cummins. Yes, Cummins is a good captain, but there are very few fast bowlers who can become a good coach or captain. My best wishes to Jasprit Bumrah. There is a chance that he could be made the captain after the Champions Trophy," Ali added.</p>

<p>Bumrah has played under MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India and said that all three have their own style of captaincy.</p>

<p>Explaining the difference between the captaincy styles of these Indian skippers, Bumrah said, “Rohit (Sharma) is one of the few captains who has empathy towards bowlers, despite being a batsman. “MS (Dhoni) gave me a lot of security, quickly. He has a lot of faith in his instinct and doesn’t believe in a lot of planning. Virat (Kohli) is energy-driven and passionate and wears his heart on his sleeve."</p>


Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali thinks that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah should not be thinking about captaincy but focus on bowling instead. Basit made the comments days after Bumrah picked himself as the 'best captain.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali thinks that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah should not be thinking about captaincy but focus on bowling instead. Basit made the comments days after Bumrah picked himself as the 'best captain.' “There are great captains, but I’ll take my name — I am my favourite captain,” Bumrah had said while speaking at the Express Adda. Reacting to Bumrah's comments, Ali, while speaking on his YouTube channel, said: "About Jasprit Bumrah's statement, it's just like how Babar Azam likes captaincy. In my opinion, he should not chase captaincy. He is a top-class bowler and should be focusing just on that." Also Read: Eng vs SL, 1st Test: Sanath Jayasuriya plays down 'Bazball' hype, says it is just 'media publicity' Bumrah had also called for bowlers to be looked at as captaincy options, citing examples of Kapil Dev, Imran Khan and Pat Cummins. "He gave the examples of Kapil Dev and Imran Khan's captaincy. However, they had become all-rounders, which is why they succeeded as captains. They were not appointed captains when they came into their teams as bowlers. This is the difference between a bowler and an all-rounder," Ali said. "He also spoke about Pat Cummins. Yes, Cummins is a good captain, but there are very few fast bowlers who can become a good coach or captain. My best wishes to Jasprit Bumrah. There is a chance that he could be made the captain after the Champions Trophy," Ali added. Bumrah has played under MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India and said that all three have their own style of captaincy. Explaining the difference between the captaincy styles of these Indian skippers, Bumrah said, “Rohit (Sharma) is one of the few captains who has empathy towards bowlers, despite being a batsman. “MS (Dhoni) gave me a lot of security, quickly. He has a lot of faith in his instinct and doesn’t believe in a lot of planning. Virat (Kohli) is energy-driven and passionate and wears his heart on his sleeve."

'Difference between a bowler...,' Former Pak cricketer says Jasprit Bumrah shouldn't chase captaincy

<p>Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI) of Delhi is all set to open its new Terminal 1 on 17 August. The operations at IGI’s Terminal 1 were suspended due to the canopy collapse incident that led to the death of one person. Delhi International Airport Limited(DIAL) &nbsp;confirmed in a press release that the new IGI Terminal 1 would be operational again, with SpiceJet and IndiGo airlines shifting their flights to Terminal One.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi Airport posted on X, that a new experience is waiting and the new Terminal 1 is ready for the operations. They also mentioned that with the state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced passenger convenience, new Terminal 1 is ready to welcome travellers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The DIAL press release on 14 August said, “As per the plan, SpiceJet would shift their 13 flights to Terminal 1 from August 17 and subsequently IndiGo would move back their 34 flights from T2 and T3 to T1, from September 2.” &nbsp;According to the press release, the new terminal was developed under the Phase 3A expansion project by DIAL.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>DIAL has made several additions to Terminal 1 for a better passenger experience. There are dedicated entry gates for both flights, to avoid chaos at the airport. All the passengers flying with IndiGo will enter through Gate 5 and 6 on the first floor, while passengers flying with SpiceJet will enter through Gate A on the ground floor. All the arrivals at the airport will also take place at the dedicated arrival areas on the ground floor. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the release, DIAL has installed proper signage at strategic locations and on-road markings to help people reach their specific departure points. Additionally, guards from the security firm RAXA will also help people reach their appropriate departure points. The release also added that upon arrival, passengers will take the same route to exit the terminal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>DIAL has taken several other measures to enhance the experience, such as Queue-Buster: a Mobile Check-in service at the new terminal 1. The service is designed to avoid long queues at the check-in counters and to help the passengers have a smooth check-in and an enhanced experience at the new terminal.&nbsp;</p>

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Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI) of Delhi is all set to open its new Terminal 1 on 17 August. The operations at IGI’s Terminal 1 were suspended due to the canopy collapse incident that led to the death of one person.

Indira Gandhi International Airport(IGI) of Delhi is all set to open its new Terminal 1 on 17 August. The operations at IGI’s Terminal 1 were suspended due to the canopy collapse incident that led to the death of one person. Delhi International Airport Limited(DIAL) confirmed in a press release that the new IGI Terminal 1 would be operational again, with SpiceJet and IndiGo airlines shifting their flights to Terminal One. Delhi Airport posted on X, that a new experience is waiting and the new Terminal 1 is ready for the operations. They also mentioned that with the state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced passenger convenience, new Terminal 1 is ready to welcome travellers. A #NewExperience awaits! The #NewT1 at #DelhiAirport is ready for operations. With state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced passenger convenience, we’re all set to welcome you to a #FutureReady travel experience. pic.twitter.com/CdgKdN4fxE — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 16, 2024 × The DIAL press release on 14 August said, “As per the plan, SpiceJet would shift their 13 flights to Terminal 1 from August 17 and subsequently IndiGo would move back their 34 flights from T2 and T3 to T1, from September 2.” According to the press release, the new terminal was developed under the Phase 3A expansion project by DIAL. Also Read | Indian doctors launch 24-hour services shutdown over Kolkata horror DIAL has made several additions to Terminal 1 for a better passenger experience. There are dedicated entry gates for both flights, to avoid chaos at the airport. All the passengers flying with IndiGo will enter through Gate 5 and 6 on the first floor, while passengers flying with SpiceJet will enter through Gate A on the ground floor. All the arrivals at the airport will also take place at the dedicated arrival areas on the ground floor. As per the release, DIAL has installed proper signage at strategic locations and on-road markings to help people reach their specific departure points. Additionally, guards from the security firm RAXA will also help people reach their appropriate departure points. The release also added that upon arrival, passengers will take the same route to exit the terminal. Also Read | Several trains diverted in northern India after Sabarmati Express derailed DIAL has taken several other measures to enhance the experience, such as Queue-Buster: a Mobile Check-in service at the new terminal 1. The service is designed to avoid long queues at the check-in counters and to help the passengers have a smooth check-in and an enhanced experience at the new terminal. (With inputs from agencies)

Jasprit Bumrah outlines difference between Rohit, Dhoni and Kohli’s captaincy, names his favourite

<p>Former India coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on India's senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah. Dravid recently ended his coaching tenure with the senior men's cricket team, following the Rohit-led India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, and was all praise for the senior players, saying they are not at all difficult to manage. Dravid took over as India's full-time coach in late 2021 and held the post till this year's T20 WC, in West Indies and the USA. Under him, India played the WTC 2023 final, 2023 ODI WC final, won the Asia Cup (ODIs) and the T20 WC, to end their 13-year-long ICC title drought.</p>

<h2><strong>'Many think they have big egos and are very difficult to manage'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking on the senior cricketers, Dravid told Star Sports, "There were a lot of other senior players as well, whether it was Virat, Bumrah, or Ashwin in Test cricket that we played. So many of them – just because a lot of Indian cricketers are big names, and they are superstars, and rightly so, and they’re followed by so many people – sometimes people think that they have big egos and that they are very difficult to manage."</p>

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<p>He added, "A lot of these superstars are actually very humble about their preparation. They are humble about their work ethic. And that is why they are superstars. Look at Ashwin today; at this age, he’s willing to adapt, he’s willing to learn. So just one example. Of course, at times you have to manage them, manage their bodies, manage the workload, a lot of those things. But to be honest, it was not very difficult."</p>

<p>Post Dravid's end of tenure,&nbsp;former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has taken rein of the team until the 2027 ODI WC. Moreover, a lot of changes have happened in Indian cricket. Rohit, Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja retired from T20Is, with Suryakumar Yadav succeeding Hitman as the T20I captain. Rohit remains the Test and ODI skipper.</p>


Former India coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on India's senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah. Dravid recently ended his coaching tenure with the senior men's cricket team, following the Rohit-led India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, and was all praise for the senior players, saying they are not at all difficult to manage.

Former India coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on India's senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, R Ashwin and Jasprit Bumrah. Dravid recently ended his coaching tenure with the senior men's cricket team, following the Rohit-led India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, and was all praise for the senior players, saying they are not at all difficult to manage. Dravid took over as India's full-time coach in late 2021 and held the post till this year's T20 WC, in West Indies and the USA. Under him, India played the WTC 2023 final, 2023 ODI WC final, won the Asia Cup (ODIs) and the T20 WC, to end their 13-year-long ICC title drought. 'Many think they have big egos and are very difficult to manage' Speaking on the senior cricketers, Dravid told Star Sports, "There were a lot of other senior players as well, whether it was Virat, Bumrah, or Ashwin in Test cricket that we played. So many of them – just because a lot of Indian cricketers are big names, and they are superstars, and rightly so, and they’re followed by so many people – sometimes people think that they have big egos and that they are very difficult to manage." Also read: 'It was a privilege to work with Rohit': Rahul Dravid praises Indian skipper after successful stint He added, "A lot of these superstars are actually very humble about their preparation. They are humble about their work ethic. And that is why they are superstars. Look at Ashwin today; at this age, he’s willing to adapt, he’s willing to learn. So just one example. Of course, at times you have to manage them, manage their bodies, manage the workload, a lot of those things. But to be honest, it was not very difficult." Post Dravid's end of tenure, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has taken rein of the team until the 2027 ODI WC. Moreover, a lot of changes have happened in Indian cricket. Rohit, Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja retired from T20Is, with Suryakumar Yadav succeeding Hitman as the T20I captain. Rohit remains the Test and ODI skipper.

'People think they have big egos,' Dravid's remark on managing Rohit, Virat, Bumrah, Ashwin goes VIRAL

<p>Former India coach Ravi Shastri has praised Jasprit Burmah’s ability to work on the ball as he compared the pacer to legendary bowlers like Shane Warne and Wasim Akram. Speaking to the ICC Review show, Shastri reckons, Bumrah can control the ball according to his will. The legendary bowler recently helped India win their second T20 World Cup in the West Indies after the Men in Blue beat South Africa in the final.</p>

<h2><strong>Shastri is full of praise for Bumrah</strong></h2>

<p>“He just showed the world what it takes and you know, it's not often in your career when you have a ball in your hand and you say, do this and the ball does that,” Shastri said on ICC review.</p>

<p>“Very few have done it, I thought Wasim [Akram] and Waqar [Younis] had it in their prime when they played white-ball cricket. Shane Warne had it where he could literally tell the ball, go there, pitch there, hit leg stump. People who are on top of the game have that ability. I think Bumrah had that in this World Cup,” he added.</p>

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<p>Bumrah has been rested in the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka as part of the workload management. He is not part of the ongoing series where both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to the side for the ODI leg. He has struggled with injuries in recent times and wants to be available for the important series for India in the future.</p>

<p>Bumrah is likely to return for the Bangladesh series in September and will be the side’s lead bowler in the five-match Test series against Australia. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will start in November and will be targeted by Bumrah. He only returned to the Test set-up during India’s tour of South Africa in December having missed more than a year in the red-ball format.</p>


Former India coach Ravi Shastri has praised Jasprit Burmah’s ability to work on the ball as he compared the pacer to legendary bowlers like Shane Warne and Wasim Akram.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has praised Jasprit Burmah’s ability to work on the ball as he compared the pacer to legendary bowlers like Shane Warne and Wasim Akram. Speaking to the ICC Review show, Shastri reckons, Bumrah can control the ball according to his will. The legendary bowler recently helped India win their second T20 World Cup in the West Indies after the Men in Blue beat South Africa in the final. Shastri is full of praise for Bumrah “He just showed the world what it takes and you know, it's not often in your career when you have a ball in your hand and you say, do this and the ball does that,” Shastri said on ICC review. “Very few have done it, I thought Wasim [Akram] and Waqar [Younis] had it in their prime when they played white-ball cricket. Shane Warne had it where he could literally tell the ball, go there, pitch there, hit leg stump. People who are on top of the game have that ability. I think Bumrah had that in this World Cup,” he added. ALSO READ | Olympics 2024: India shooter Manu Bhaker reveals THIS IS WHY she lost on third medal at Paris Games Bumrah has been rested in the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka as part of the workload management. He is not part of the ongoing series where both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to the side for the ODI leg. He has struggled with injuries in recent times and wants to be available for the important series for India in the future. Bumrah is likely to return for the Bangladesh series in September and will be the side’s lead bowler in the five-match Test series against Australia. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will start in November and will be targeted by Bumrah. He only returned to the Test set-up during India’s tour of South Africa in December having missed more than a year in the red-ball format.

Ravi Shastri compliments Jasprit Bumrah's ball control ability, says 'very few have done it'

<p>MS Dhoni, who is enjoying his time off the field since IPL 2024, was recently asked by a fan, in an event, to name his current favourite bowler. Without second thoughts, the veteran Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star named Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah was last seen in action during Rohit Sharma-led India's triumphant run in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA. The speedster ended as the Player-of-the-Tournament with 15 scalps, third-most, at an economy rate of 4.17.</p>

<p>When asked the tough question at the&nbsp;event, Dhoni said, "Current favourite, it’s easy to pick a bowler since Bumrah is there. It’s difficult to pick a batter because we have several good batters but that doesn’t mean bowlers aren’t good. It’s difficult pick one among batters as whomever I see batting, he looks the best but then I see someone else he also looks great. As long as team India are doing fine, I don’t want to pick a batter but I hope they will keep scoring runs. However, I have picked my favourite bowler."</p>

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<p>Notably, Bumrah made his international debut, in early 2016, under Dhoni's&nbsp;captaincy. Since then, the pacer has grown from strength to strength and is an integral part of the Indian team across formats [and also for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL].</p>

<p>In 36 Tests, Bumrah has 159 wickets whereas in 89 ODIs, the wily pacer has accounted for 149 scalps. He also has 89&nbsp;wickets in 70 T20Is.</p>

<p>Since Bumrah's return to competitive cricket following a back injury, in mid-2023, the 30-year-old has been in prime form.&nbsp;The Indian star claimed 20 wickets (fourth-highest) in the 2023 ODI WC, at home. He also ended with 19 scalps in India's 4-1 Test series win over England on home soil, early this year before shining in the T20 WC.</p>

<p>Talking about Dhoni, he was last seen on the cricket field during IPL 2024, where Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK failed to reach the playoffs and ended at the fifth spot. To date, there remains no clarity regarding Dhoni's IPL future.</p>


MS Dhoni, who is enjoying his time off the field since IPL 2024, was recently asked by a fan, in an event, to name his current favourite bowler. Without second thoughts, the veteran Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star named Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

MS Dhoni, who is enjoying his time off the field since IPL 2024, was recently asked by a fan, in an event, to name his current favourite bowler. Without second thoughts, the veteran Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star named Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah was last seen in action during Rohit Sharma-led India's triumphant run in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and USA. The speedster ended as the Player-of-the-Tournament with 15 scalps, third-most, at an economy rate of 4.17. When asked the tough question at the event, Dhoni said, "Current favourite, it’s easy to pick a bowler since Bumrah is there. It’s difficult to pick a batter because we have several good batters but that doesn’t mean bowlers aren’t good. It’s difficult pick one among batters as whomever I see batting, he looks the best but then I see someone else he also looks great. As long as team India are doing fine, I don’t want to pick a batter but I hope they will keep scoring runs. However, I have picked my favourite bowler." Also read: Former Indian cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad passes away after prolonged battle with blood cancer HERE IS THE VIRAL VIDEO Mahi in a Recent Event Said Jasprit Bumrah is his Current Favourite Fast Bowler ! 🇮🇳😍#MSDhoni #JaspritBumrah #TeamIndia 🎥 via @junaid_csk_7 pic.twitter.com/8lRNotBlpv — TEAM MS DHONI #Dhoni (@imDhoni_fc) July 31, 2024 × Notably, Bumrah made his international debut, in early 2016, under Dhoni's captaincy. Since then, the pacer has grown from strength to strength and is an integral part of the Indian team across formats [and also for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL]. In 36 Tests, Bumrah has 159 wickets whereas in 89 ODIs, the wily pacer has accounted for 149 scalps. He also has 89 wickets in 70 T20Is. Since Bumrah's return to competitive cricket following a back injury, in mid-2023, the 30-year-old has been in prime form. The Indian star claimed 20 wickets (fourth-highest) in the 2023 ODI WC, at home. He also ended with 19 scalps in India's 4-1 Test series win over England on home soil, early this year before shining in the T20 WC. Talking about Dhoni, he was last seen on the cricket field during IPL 2024, where Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK failed to reach the playoffs and ended at the fifth spot. To date, there remains no clarity regarding Dhoni's IPL future.

Who is MS Dhoni's 'favourite bowler'? CSK veteran names Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah - Watch

<p>Shubman Gill might have missed out on getting picked in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad in the Americas, but his pedigree for success and keenness to improve helped him graduate from an emerging player to part of the leadership group. Per the latest reports, the opener might replace ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah as Test’s vice-captain, starting with the home season in September.</p>

<p>Following the change in the backroom staff after a successful T20 WC campaign, with Gautam Gambhir replacing Rahul Dravid as Team India’s new head coach, the onus fell on Gill as the selectors backed him to succeed Rohit Sharma as all-format captain.</p>

<p>Until this year, Gill never captained a senior side, but he was named the skipper of his IPL team (Gujarat Titans) and later led Team India in the five-match series against Zimbabwe, which the Men in Blue won 4-1. Impressed with his leadership ability and considering factors like age and fitness, the decision-makers handpicked him as the future India captain.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gill first replaced Hardik Pandya as the vice-captain in the ODIs, with the selectors overlooking the star all-rounder over his fitness concerns, and now he might replace Bumrah for the same position in Tests.</p>

<p>India’s home season begins with two Tests against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai, with the second Test at the Green Park in Kanpur from September 27.</p>

<p>Although India hosts New Zealand for three Tests after that, their crucial away tour of Australia consisting of five Tests will be a litmus test for Rohit and Gill in the leadership group.</p>

<h2>‘Gill is a three-format player’</h2>

<p>With Gill being one of the limited three-format players for India, the selectors pinned their hopes on him to nurture into a leader who can lead across formats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pinpointing the same during the Sri Lanka’s pre-series presser in Mumbai, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar said,</p>

<p>“This time with the T20 World Cup around, when Hardik got injured, it was a bit of a challenge. At that time, Rohit wasn’t playing. He was around, and we were lucky that Rohit was available to lead. We don’t want that situation again. Shubman is the guy we feel again, as he is a three-format player, and he has shown quality over the last year or so. And we have heard from the dressing room.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Gill will open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Shubman Gill might have missed out on getting picked in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad in the Americas, but his pedigree for success and keenness to improve helped him graduate from an emerging player to part of the leadership group.

Shubman Gill might have missed out on getting picked in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad in the Americas, but his pedigree for success and keenness to improve helped him graduate from an emerging player to part of the leadership group. Per the latest reports, the opener might replace ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah as Test’s vice-captain, starting with the home season in September. Following the change in the backroom staff after a successful T20 WC campaign, with Gautam Gambhir replacing Rahul Dravid as Team India’s new head coach, the onus fell on Gill as the selectors backed him to succeed Rohit Sharma as all-format captain. Until this year, Gill never captained a senior side, but he was named the skipper of his IPL team (Gujarat Titans) and later led Team India in the five-match series against Zimbabwe, which the Men in Blue won 4-1. Impressed with his leadership ability and considering factors like age and fitness, the decision-makers handpicked him as the future India captain. ALSO READ: 'I hope he will...,' Suryakumar reacts on becoming India T20I skipper over Hardik Pandya Gill first replaced Hardik Pandya as the vice-captain in the ODIs, with the selectors overlooking the star all-rounder over his fitness concerns, and now he might replace Bumrah for the same position in Tests. India’s home season begins with two Tests against Bangladesh, starting September 19 in Chennai, with the second Test at the Green Park in Kanpur from September 27. Although India hosts New Zealand for three Tests after that, their crucial away tour of Australia consisting of five Tests will be a litmus test for Rohit and Gill in the leadership group. ‘Gill is a three-format player’ With Gill being one of the limited three-format players for India, the selectors pinned their hopes on him to nurture into a leader who can lead across formats. Pinpointing the same during the Sri Lanka’s pre-series presser in Mumbai, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar said, “This time with the T20 World Cup around, when Hardik got injured, it was a bit of a challenge. At that time, Rohit wasn’t playing. He was around, and we were lucky that Rohit was available to lead. We don’t want that situation again. Shubman is the guy we feel again, as he is a three-format player, and he has shown quality over the last year or so. And we have heard from the dressing room.” Meanwhile, Gill will open alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. (With inputs from agencies)

Shubman Gill to replace Jasprit Bumrah as Team India's Test vice-captain: Reports

<p>Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey lauded pacer Jasprit Bumrah while recalling his spell in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. On June 29, Rohit Sharma-led India faced South Africa in the tournament finale, in Barbados. The Men in Blue had only 30 to defend in the last five overs, after posting 176-7, with Heinrich Klaasen going bonkers at one end. Rohit turned to Bumrah who choked the run-flow before Hardik Pandya (3 for 19) chipped in with key wickets and Arshdeep Singh also bowled a brilliant penultimate over to take India home by 7 runs.</p>

<p>Bumrah ended with 2 for 18 and finished with the Player-of-the-Tournament award for taking 15 wickets (third-most) at a priceless economy of 4.17. He even eased the pressure off Arshdeep, who returned with 2 for 20 in the final. Mhambrey, part of the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff, recently heaped praise on Bumrah for his 'magical' spell and labelled him a 'leader' within the group.</p>

<h2><strong>'Ability to bowl the right ball at the right time doesn't come overnight'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking with Hindustan Times, Mhambrey recalled the end overs of the T20 WC final where Bumrah led the charge. He said, "One word comes to my mind, that is magical. He's it's brilliant, isn't he? He is a once-in-a-generation bowler, no doubt about it. It's his skills and adaptability because he does it in all three formats, not only in T20s. He's No.1 in all three formats right now. Having skills is one thing, but executing them every time is another. Credit goes to his non-match day routines. If you look at his work ethic, you will see that he's extremely focused. The ability to bowl the right ball at the right time doesn't come overnight. He does it nine out of 10 times."</p>

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<h2>'Whenever I see Jasprit Bumrah, I see a leader on the ground'</h2>

<p>He further opined, "It's just the confidence that he has in his ability. He's never in doubt. That reflects in the way you see him on the ground. And that's because of his leadership skills. He is an out-and-out leader in the team. You need someone like him. Someone who has so much experience, you want him to share that experience with the other kids around. Whenever I see Jasprit Bumrah, I see a leader on the ground."</p>

<p>The ex-bowling coach added, "Sometimes, it's easy to say a lot of things and not follow through. But he's a guy who will say it and then show everyone how to do it. People on the team know he's a guy who does what he says—walks the talk."</p>

<p>Notably, head coach Dravid, Vikram Rathour (batting coach), and Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach) ended their run with Team India post the T20 WC (co-hosted by West Indies and the USA). Only T Dilip (fielding coach) has been retained in the new coaching staff, led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah has been rested from India's upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which kicks off on July 27 (Saturday) in Pallekele. They play three T20Is and ODIs each in the island nation.</p>


Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey lauded pacer Jasprit Bumrah while recalling his spell in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. On June 29, Rohit Sharma-led India faced South Africa in the tournament finale, in Barbados.

Former India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey lauded pacer Jasprit Bumrah while recalling his spell in the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup. On June 29, Rohit Sharma-led India faced South Africa in the tournament finale, in Barbados. The Men in Blue had only 30 to defend in the last five overs, after posting 176-7, with Heinrich Klaasen going bonkers at one end. Rohit turned to Bumrah who choked the run-flow before Hardik Pandya (3 for 19) chipped in with key wickets and Arshdeep Singh also bowled a brilliant penultimate over to take India home by 7 runs. Bumrah ended with 2 for 18 and finished with the Player-of-the-Tournament award for taking 15 wickets (third-most) at a priceless economy of 4.17. He even eased the pressure off Arshdeep, who returned with 2 for 20 in the final. Mhambrey, part of the Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff, recently heaped praise on Bumrah for his 'magical' spell and labelled him a 'leader' within the group. 'Ability to bowl the right ball at the right time doesn't come overnight' Speaking with Hindustan Times, Mhambrey recalled the end overs of the T20 WC final where Bumrah led the charge. He said, "One word comes to my mind, that is magical. He's it's brilliant, isn't he? He is a once-in-a-generation bowler, no doubt about it. It's his skills and adaptability because he does it in all three formats, not only in T20s. He's No.1 in all three formats right now. Having skills is one thing, but executing them every time is another. Credit goes to his non-match day routines. If you look at his work ethic, you will see that he's extremely focused. The ability to bowl the right ball at the right time doesn't come overnight. He does it nine out of 10 times." Also read: 'Indian team has to play its matches...,' ICC puts aside 'supplementary funds' for Champions Trophy 2025 'Whenever I see Jasprit Bumrah, I see a leader on the ground' He further opined, "It's just the confidence that he has in his ability. He's never in doubt. That reflects in the way you see him on the ground. And that's because of his leadership skills. He is an out-and-out leader in the team. You need someone like him. Someone who has so much experience, you want him to share that experience with the other kids around. Whenever I see Jasprit Bumrah, I see a leader on the ground." The ex-bowling coach added, "Sometimes, it's easy to say a lot of things and not follow through. But he's a guy who will say it and then show everyone how to do it. People on the team know he's a guy who does what he says—walks the talk." Notably, head coach Dravid, Vikram Rathour (batting coach), and Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach) ended their run with Team India post the T20 WC (co-hosted by West Indies and the USA). Only T Dilip (fielding coach) has been retained in the new coaching staff, led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir. Bumrah has been rested from India's upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which kicks off on July 27 (Saturday) in Pallekele. They play three T20Is and ODIs each in the island nation.

Former bowling coach recalls Jasprit Bumrah's 'magical' T20 WC final spell, calls him a 'leader'

<p>A young Pakistani boy's bowling video has gone viral in which he is seen imitating Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah flawlessly and even left Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram thrilled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bumrah, who is seen as one of the best pacers in the world, is an inspiration for many.</p>

<p>The imitation of Bumrah by the Pakistani boy, however, has struck a special chord with fans and cricketing communities.</p>

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<p>In the video, which has gone viral on social media platforms, the Pakistani boy is seen replicating Bumrah as he bowls. He is seen following every bit of detail with acute accuracy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The boy's imitation from the run-up to the delivery stride was near-perfect. In the video, the dedication and hours of practice were so obvious from the way he literally copied Bumrah's style.</p>

<h2><strong>How did Wasim Akram react to the viral video?</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to the viral video, Pakistani legend Akram wrote on X, "Wah jee wah, look at that control and action exactly like the great @Jaspritbumrah93. Video of the day for me. #crickethavenoboundaries."</p>

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<p>30-year-old Bumrah was an important player in India's squad which won the T20 World Cup and along with it ruled millions of hearts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His exceptional performance throughout the tournament was recognised and he was given the Player of the Tournament award.</p>

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A young Pakistani boy's bowling video has gone viral in which he is seen imitating Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah flawlessly and even left Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram thrilled.

A young Pakistani boy's bowling video has gone viral in which he is seen imitating Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah flawlessly and even left Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram thrilled. Bumrah, who is seen as one of the best pacers in the world, is an inspiration for many. The imitation of Bumrah by the Pakistani boy, however, has struck a special chord with fans and cricketing communities. Also Read: Ageing Rohit ‘going nowhere’ as India veteran shuts retirement talks - WATCH In the video, which has gone viral on social media platforms, the Pakistani boy is seen replicating Bumrah as he bowls. He is seen following every bit of detail with acute accuracy. A young bowler trying to emulate @Jaspritbumrah93's bowling action. The video is viral on social media.pic.twitter.com/XF8J02BSwr — Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) July 15, 2024 × The boy's imitation from the run-up to the delivery stride was near-perfect. In the video, the dedication and hours of practice were so obvious from the way he literally copied Bumrah's style. How did Wasim Akram react to the viral video? Reacting to the viral video, Pakistani legend Akram wrote on X, "Wah jee wah, look at that control and action exactly like the great @Jaspritbumrah93. Video of the day for me. #crickethavenoboundaries." Wah jee wah look at that control and action exactly like the great @Jaspritbumrah93 video of the day for me . #crickethavenoboundiers https://t.co/Ut215HD3iB — Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) July 15, 2024 × 30-year-old Bumrah was an important player in India's squad which won the T20 World Cup and along with it ruled millions of hearts. Watch: Ad revenue boost from T20 cricket world cup His exceptional performance throughout the tournament was recognised and he was given the Player of the Tournament award. (With inputs from agencies)

Bumrah 2.0? Pakistani boy's video of bowling just like Indian ace bowler goes viral, Wasim Akram lauds

<p>Former Indian stumper Saba Karim suggested two names who could be&nbsp;India's next T20I captain. After India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, held in West Indies and the USA, captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, from the shortest format. Thus, India have now embarked upon a new era post Rohit's retirement. With India set to kickoff their white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, from July 27 under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, there are chances that the BCCI will announce India's new permanent T20I skipper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With many names being considered, Karim named Hardik Pandya -- who acted as Rohit's deputy in the last two World Cups (both ODI and T20I) -- and Suryakumar Yadav as his top-two choices.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Logically, Hardik Pandya should become the captain'</strong></h2>

<p>Talking on Sony Sports, the former Indian stumper said, "The first thing that needs to be decided is who will captain in T20Is. Rohit Sharma has retired, he won't play T20Is. So you will have a new captain. I feel there are two contenders. If we see logically, Hardik Pandya should become the captain because he was the vice-captain in the winning World Cup campaign. He also captained India in the past. I feel the preparation now should be for the next T20 World Cup which is going to happen after two years."</p>

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<p>He further opined, "I feel the discussion should be about SKY because Suryakumar Yadav captained India in the home series against Australia. India defeated Australia there and he also batted well. So he can definitely come forward as an option." Karim added, "If the selectors feel Hardik Pandya has played a fantastic role and can do the same as a captain as well, he can definitely be the ideal candidate. So I feel these are the two contenders."</p>

<p>A second-stringed Team India, under Shubman Gill, ended their five-match T20I series versus Zimbabwe, in the African nation, on Sunday (July 14). However, it seems highly unlikely that Gill's name will be in discussions, given he led in the absence of many senior players.</p>

<p>As Hardik has been Rohit's deputy in white-ball cricket since early 2023, it is likely that the all-rounder will take over in T20Is. He has led India in 16 T20Is, winning 10,&nbsp;during Rohit's sabbatical post 2022 T20 WC, which ended in early 2024. In addition, he had a good run in the 2024 T20 WC, managing&nbsp;144 runs and claiming 11 wickets.&nbsp;</p>


Former Indian stumper Saba Karim suggested two names who could be India's next T20I captain. After India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, held in West Indies and the USA, captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, from the shortest format.

Former Indian stumper Saba Karim suggested two names who could be India's next T20I captain. After India won the 2024 T20 World Cup, held in West Indies and the USA, captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, from the shortest format. Thus, India have now embarked upon a new era post Rohit's retirement. With India set to kickoff their white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, from July 27 under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, there are chances that the BCCI will announce India's new permanent T20I skipper. With many names being considered, Karim named Hardik Pandya -- who acted as Rohit's deputy in the last two World Cups (both ODI and T20I) -- and Suryakumar Yadav as his top-two choices. 'Logically, Hardik Pandya should become the captain' Talking on Sony Sports, the former Indian stumper said, "The first thing that needs to be decided is who will captain in T20Is. Rohit Sharma has retired, he won't play T20Is. So you will have a new captain. I feel there are two contenders. If we see logically, Hardik Pandya should become the captain because he was the vice-captain in the winning World Cup campaign. He also captained India in the past. I feel the preparation now should be for the next T20 World Cup which is going to happen after two years." Also read: All over for Warner! Australian opener won't be considered for Champions Trophy 2025, confirms Bailey He further opined, "I feel the discussion should be about SKY because Suryakumar Yadav captained India in the home series against Australia. India defeated Australia there and he also batted well. So he can definitely come forward as an option." Karim added, "If the selectors feel Hardik Pandya has played a fantastic role and can do the same as a captain as well, he can definitely be the ideal candidate. So I feel these are the two contenders." A second-stringed Team India, under Shubman Gill, ended their five-match T20I series versus Zimbabwe, in the African nation, on Sunday (July 14). However, it seems highly unlikely that Gill's name will be in discussions, given he led in the absence of many senior players. As Hardik has been Rohit's deputy in white-ball cricket since early 2023, it is likely that the all-rounder will take over in T20Is. He has led India in 16 T20Is, winning 10, during Rohit's sabbatical post 2022 T20 WC, which ended in early 2024. In addition, he had a good run in the 2024 T20 WC, managing 144 runs and claiming 11 wickets.

Hardik, Surya, Bumrah? Who will be India's next T20I captain? Former Indian stumper suggests two names

<p>Gautam Gambhir's first-ever assignment as Team India head coach will be the forthcoming India tour of Sri Lanka, starting later this month. The selection of the team will take place later this week as India will play 3 ODIs and T20Is each in the Island nation. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the shortest format, it is likely that Hardik Pandya, if not rested, will be named the captain whereas KL Rahul can lead the ODI side.</p>

<p>As per a report in India Today, Gambhir's first meeting with the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is scheduled for later this week. It is understood that Gambhir is keen to have two different captains for the two formats. For ODIs in the upcoming Lankan tour, Rahul is being considered to take charge. The wicketkeeper-batter, who has been consistent for India at No.5 in ODIs, has captaincy experience in the shorter format. He led India to an ODI series win in South Africa last year.</p>

<p>Hardik, on the other hand, is likely to lead the Indian T20I side. He has led India in T20Is during Rohit Sharma's break and served as Hitman's deputy in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA.</p>

<p>"It is expected that in the absence of Rohit, Hardik and KL are the options to be given the responsibility of captain. Both have captained the team earlier," a top source in BCCI told India Today.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/gambhir-backs-former-kkr-teammate-as-indias-bowling-coach-bcci-keen-to-rope-in-this-wc-winner-report-739596">Gambhir backs former KKR teammate as India's bowling coach, BCCI keen to rope in THIS WC winner: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>"If Hardik is not available for the T20Is, you might see Suryakumar Yadav as captain in T20Is and Rahul in ODIs. But for now, it seems that Hardik and KL will lead the team," the source further added.</p>

<p>After India's T20 WC triumph, in the recently-held 20-nation mega event, Rohit, Kohli and even Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be rested for the entire SL tour. India's tour commences on July 27 and will conclude on August 7. The trio of Rohit, Bumrah and Kohli are likely to be back before the commencement of India's home season in September.</p>


Gautam Gambhir's first-ever assignment as Team India head coach will be the forthcoming India tour of Sri Lanka, starting later this month. The selection of the team will take place later this week as India will play 3 ODIs and T20Is each in the Island nation.

Gautam Gambhir's first-ever assignment as Team India head coach will be the forthcoming India tour of Sri Lanka, starting later this month. The selection of the team will take place later this week as India will play 3 ODIs and T20Is each in the Island nation. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from the shortest format, it is likely that Hardik Pandya, if not rested, will be named the captain whereas KL Rahul can lead the ODI side. As per a report in India Today, Gambhir's first meeting with the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is scheduled for later this week. It is understood that Gambhir is keen to have two different captains for the two formats. For ODIs in the upcoming Lankan tour, Rahul is being considered to take charge. The wicketkeeper-batter, who has been consistent for India at No.5 in ODIs, has captaincy experience in the shorter format. He led India to an ODI series win in South Africa last year. Hardik, on the other hand, is likely to lead the Indian T20I side. He has led India in T20Is during Rohit Sharma's break and served as Hitman's deputy in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA. "It is expected that in the absence of Rohit, Hardik and KL are the options to be given the responsibility of captain. Both have captained the team earlier," a top source in BCCI told India Today. Also read: Gambhir backs former KKR teammate as India's bowling coach, BCCI keen to rope in THIS WC winner: Report "If Hardik is not available for the T20Is, you might see Suryakumar Yadav as captain in T20Is and Rahul in ODIs. But for now, it seems that Hardik and KL will lead the team," the source further added. After India's T20 WC triumph, in the recently-held 20-nation mega event, Rohit, Kohli and even Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be rested for the entire SL tour. India's tour commences on July 27 and will conclude on August 7. The trio of Rohit, Bumrah and Kohli are likely to be back before the commencement of India's home season in September.

India tour of SL: KL Rahul to lead in ODIs, Hardik Pandya in T20Is as Gautam Gambhir era kicks off - Report

<p>After playing a pivotal role in Team India’s success at the T20 World Cup star bowler Jasprit Burmah got a warm welcome at his home in Ahmedabad on Monday (Jul&nbsp;8). Bumrah, named Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup scalped 15 wickets in eight matches and was the most successful bowler in the tournament. His figures proved to be the difference-maker for India as they won their second T20 World Cup on June 30.</p>

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<h2><strong>Bumrah receives a warm welcome</strong></h2>

<p>Having played a key role in India’s World Cup win, Bumrah was given a fitting welcome by friends and family at his residence in Ahmedabad. His mother was a key attraction when he got out of the car and was then seen hugging her and other friends on his way home. Bumrah&nbsp;later posted a picture of him with his mother while also cutting a cake that had the T20 World Cup trophy on it.</p>

<p>Bumrah’s grand welcome also caught the eye of the internet where fans wished him for the success he had. Interestingly, his better-half Sanjana Ganesan was not seen during the great welcome.</p>

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<h2><strong>Bumrah’s hectic schedule</strong></h2>

<p>The player was left stranded with the rest of the Indian team in Barbados after Team India won the T20 World Cup. A chartered flight was then arranged for the Indian team last Wednesday after which the players returned home on Thursday. They were given a warm welcome by the Indian fans in New Delhi after which they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>After meeting the PM in Delhi, the players including Jasprit Bumrah headed to Mumbai where they again got a great welcome from the local cricket fans. The fans thronged Marine Drive and the streets leading to the Wankhede Stadium before the players were felicitated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).</p>


After playing a pivotal role in Team India’s success at the T20 World Cup star bowler Jasprit Burmah got a warm welcome at his home in Ahmedabad on Monday (Jul 8).

After playing a pivotal role in Team India’s success at the T20 World Cup star bowler Jasprit Burmah got a warm welcome at his home in Ahmedabad on Monday (Jul 8). Bumrah, named Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup scalped 15 wickets in eight matches and was the most successful bowler in the tournament. His figures proved to be the difference-maker for India as they won their second T20 World Cup on June 30. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mumbai Indians (@mumbaiindians) × Bumrah receives a warm welcome Having played a key role in India’s World Cup win, Bumrah was given a fitting welcome by friends and family at his residence in Ahmedabad. His mother was a key attraction when he got out of the car and was then seen hugging her and other friends on his way home. Bumrah later posted a picture of him with his mother while also cutting a cake that had the T20 World Cup trophy on it. Bumrah’s grand welcome also caught the eye of the internet where fans wished him for the success he had. Interestingly, his better-half Sanjana Ganesan was not seen during the great welcome. ALSO READ | WATCH: Novak Djokovic slams fans at Wimbledon 2024 after overcoming Holger Rune challenge in R16 Bumrah’s hectic schedule The player was left stranded with the rest of the Indian team in Barbados after Team India won the T20 World Cup. A chartered flight was then arranged for the Indian team last Wednesday after which the players returned home on Thursday. They were given a warm welcome by the Indian fans in New Delhi after which they met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After meeting the PM in Delhi, the players including Jasprit Bumrah headed to Mumbai where they again got a great welcome from the local cricket fans. The fans thronged Marine Drive and the streets leading to the Wankhede Stadium before the players were felicitated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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