India batter Shubman Gill says that pacers have been the difference in the ongoing five-Test series against England. Gill's comments came ahead of the fourth Test in Ranchi which starts Friday (Feb 23). After three matches, India are 2-1 up but they have rested their ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Ranchi game. Bumrah has taken 17 wickets in the series so far - the most for both teams. Gill acknowledged Bumrah as the leader of the pack and said that Mohammed Siraj had done well too.

"Our fast bowlers have been brilliant in the series and that has been the difference between the two sides. Bumrah is the leader of our pace attack, but I think the way Mohammad Siraj has bowled, especially in the last innings of the Rajkot Test match (has been great). He has experience in Indian conditions," Gill said in the press conference on Wednesday (Feb 21) ahead of the Ranchi Test.

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Notably, Siraj had played a crucial role in wrapping up England's first innings in Rajkot with a four-for on a rather unhelpful pitch. With the BCCI deciding to rest Bumrah for the fourth Test, the onus will definitely on Siraj to lead the pace department.

Injured KL Rahul out of Ranchi Test

India batter KL <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ind-vs-eng-unfit-kl-rahul-out-of-fourth-test-jasprit-bumrah-rested-bcci-confirms-692111">Rahul has been ruled out of the fourth Test</a> against England. Rahul's participation in the final match of the five-Test series, which starts on March 7 in Dharamsala, is also subject to fitness. "KL Rahul is ruled out of the 4th Test. His participation in the final Test match in Dharamsala is subject to fitness," read the BCCI statement.

In place of Rahul, Sarfaraz, who scored 62 and 68 in both the innings of his debut match in Rajkot, is expected to keep his place while Patidar, who managed just five runs across two innings, is more likely to make a place in playing XI.

India batter Shubman Gill says that pacers have been the difference in the ongoing five-Test series against England. Gill's comments came ahead of the fourth Test in Ranchi which starts Friday (Feb 23).

India batter Shubman Gill says that pacers have been the difference in the ongoing five-Test series against England. Gill's comments came ahead of the fourth Test in Ranchi which starts Friday (Feb 23). After three matches, India are 2-1 up but they have rested their ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Ranchi game. Bumrah has taken 17 wickets in the series so far - the most for both teams. Gill acknowledged Bumrah as the leader of the pack and said that Mohammed Siraj had done well too. "Our fast bowlers have been brilliant in the series and that has been the difference between the two sides. Bumrah is the leader of our pace attack, but I think the way Mohammad Siraj has bowled, especially in the last innings of the Rajkot Test match (has been great). He has experience in Indian conditions," Gill said in the press conference on Wednesday (Feb 21) ahead of the Ranchi Test. Also Read: IND vs ENG: England pacer Ollie Robinson's recall on cards for fourth Test as visitors aim to stay alive Notably, Siraj had played a crucial role in wrapping up England's first innings in Rajkot with a four-for on a rather unhelpful pitch. With the BCCI deciding to rest Bumrah for the fourth Test, the onus will definitely on Siraj to lead the pace department. Injured KL Rahul out of Ranchi Test India batter KL Rahul has been ruled out of the fourth Test against England. Rahul's participation in the final match of the five-Test series, which starts on March 7 in Dharamsala, is also subject to fitness. "KL Rahul is ruled out of the 4th Test. His participation in the final Test match in Dharamsala is subject to fitness," read the BCCI statement. In place of Rahul, Sarfaraz, who scored 62 and 68 in both the innings of his debut match in Rajkot, is expected to keep his place while Patidar, who managed just five runs across two innings, is more likely to make a place in playing XI.

IND vs ENG: 'Pacers the difference between two sides,' says India batter Shubman Gill ahead of Ranchi Test

India and England are set to lock horns in the fourth and penultimate Test at the JSCA Stadium, Ranchi with Rohit Sharma-led hosts leading the series 2-1. Ahead of the fourth Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad to manage his workload. Hence, the team management is likely to play uncapped pacer Akash Deep in place of Bumrah.

Akash Deep impressed the Indian team management with his bowling during India A versus England Lions matches, where he claimed&nbsp;10 wickets in two red-ball games in Ahmedabad. While India have also included Mukesh Kumar in the squad -- who played the Visakhapatnam Test and partnered Bumrah -- the home side are willing to try Akash ahead of Mukesh. Mukesh didn't impress in the second Test, in Vizag, where he was expensive and claimed only one wicket (of tailender Shoaib Bashir).

Talking about Akash, the 27-year-old fast bowler has partnered&nbsp;Mukesh&nbsp;for Bengal in red-ball cricket. He&nbsp;has scalped 104 wickets from 30 first-class games, at an average of 23.58.

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It will be interesting to see who partners Mohammed Siraj in the pace department in Ranchi. Rohit &amp; Co. will look to attain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the fourth and penultimate contest versus Ben Stokes-led England, which gets underway on Feb 23 (Friday) in Ranchi.&nbsp;

India beat England in the third Test&nbsp;in Rajkot&nbsp;by a whopping 434-run margin courtesy of Yashavi Jaiswal's 214 and Ravindra Jadeja's all-round show (claiming a seven-wicket haul in the match and scoring a brilliant 112 in the first innings). Thus, the hosts will be confident to claim the series in Ranchi.

India squad for 4th Test:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep

India and England are set to lock horns in the fourth and penultimate Test at the JSCA Stadium, Ranchi with Rohit Sharma-led hosts leading the series 2-1. Ahead of the fourth Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad to manage his workload.

India and England are set to lock horns in the fourth and penultimate Test at the JSCA Stadium, Ranchi with Rohit Sharma-led hosts leading the series 2-1. Ahead of the fourth Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad to manage his workload. Hence, the team management is likely to play uncapped pacer Akash Deep in place of Bumrah. Akash Deep impressed the Indian team management with his bowling during India A versus England Lions matches, where he claimed 10 wickets in two red-ball games in Ahmedabad. While India have also included Mukesh Kumar in the squad -- who played the Visakhapatnam Test and partnered Bumrah -- the home side are willing to try Akash ahead of Mukesh. Mukesh didn't impress in the second Test, in Vizag, where he was expensive and claimed only one wicket (of tailender Shoaib Bashir). Talking about Akash, the 27-year-old fast bowler has partnered Mukesh for Bengal in red-ball cricket. He has scalped 104 wickets from 30 first-class games, at an average of 23.58. Also read: IND vs ENG: Unfit KL Rahul out of fourth Test; Jasprit Bumrah rested, BCCI confirms It will be interesting to see who partners Mohammed Siraj in the pace department in Ranchi. Rohit & Co. will look to attain an unassailable 3-1 lead in the fourth and penultimate contest versus Ben Stokes-led England, which gets underway on Feb 23 (Friday) in Ranchi. India beat England in the third Test in Rajkot by a whopping 434-run margin courtesy of Yashavi Jaiswal's 214 and Ravindra Jadeja's all-round show (claiming a seven-wicket haul in the match and scoring a brilliant 112 in the first innings). Thus, the hosts will be confident to claim the series in Ranchi. India squad for 4th Test: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep

Ind vs Eng: Pacer Akash Deep likely to debut in Ranchi Test in Jasprit Bumrah's absence - Report

India batter KL Rahul has been ruled out of the fourth Test against England which starts on Friday (Feb 23) in Ranchi. Apart from him, pacer Jasprit Bumrah has also been rested to manage his workload. The updates were provided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (Feb 20). Rahul's participation in the final match of the five-Test series, which starts on March 7 in Dharamsala, is also subject to fitness.

"KL Rahul is ruled out of the 4th Test. His participation in the final Test match in Dharamsala is subject to fitness," read the BCCI statement. Rahul was 90 per cent fit, as per the BCCI statement, ahead of the Rajkot Test but wasn't included as a precaution. He didn't play the second Test as well after playing the first Test.

"Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad for the 4th IDFC First Bank Test against England in Ranchi. The decision was taken keeping in mind the duration of the series and amount of cricket he has played in recent times," read the statement further.

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In place of Bumrah, pacer Mukesh Kumar, who was released from the squad ahead of the third Test has been included again.

The decision about Bumrah, India's best bowler in the series against England with 17 wickets in three matches, was taken considering the upcoming IPL 2024 season and the T20 World Cup after.

In place of Rahul, Sarfaraz, who scored 62 and 68 in both the innings of his debut match in Rajkot, is expected to keep his place while Patidar, who managed just five runs across two innings, is more likely to make a place in playing XI.

Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who scored 46 in his debut innings, might also get to keep his place ahead of KS Bharat who has had a modest run in the first two games.

India squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep

India batter KL Rahul has been ruled out of the fourth Test against England which starts on Friday (Feb 23) in Ranchi. Apart from him, pacer Jasprit Bumrah has also been rested to manage his workload.

India batter KL Rahul has been ruled out of the fourth Test against England which starts on Friday (Feb 23) in Ranchi. Apart from him, pacer Jasprit Bumrah has also been rested to manage his workload. The updates were provided by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (Feb 20). Rahul's participation in the final match of the five-Test series, which starts on March 7 in Dharamsala, is also subject to fitness. "KL Rahul is ruled out of the 4th Test. His participation in the final Test match in Dharamsala is subject to fitness," read the BCCI statement. Rahul was 90 per cent fit, as per the BCCI statement, ahead of the Rajkot Test but wasn't included as a precaution. He didn't play the second Test as well after playing the first Test. "Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad for the 4th IDFC First Bank Test against England in Ranchi. The decision was taken keeping in mind the duration of the series and amount of cricket he has played in recent times," read the statement further. Also Read: Explained: How rise of Ravindra Jadeja with the bat has made him the perfect Test all-rounder for India In place of Bumrah, pacer Mukesh Kumar, who was released from the squad ahead of the third Test has been included again. The decision about Bumrah, India's best bowler in the series against England with 17 wickets in three matches, was taken considering the upcoming IPL 2024 season and the T20 World Cup after. In place of Rahul, Sarfaraz, who scored 62 and 68 in both the innings of his debut match in Rajkot, is expected to keep his place while Patidar, who managed just five runs across two innings, is more likely to make a place in playing XI. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who scored 46 in his debut innings, might also get to keep his place ahead of KS Bharat who has had a modest run in the first two games. India squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KS Bharat (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep

IND vs ENG: Unfit KL Rahul out of fourth Test; Jasprit Bumrah rested, BCCI confirms

India's ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah might be rested for the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against England. The fourth Test will be be played in Ranchi from Friday (Feb 23) and Bumrah, India's top wicket-taker in the series so far, is expected to sit out to manage the workload. The pacer, with 17 wickets in three games, has played a pivotal role in India taking 2-1 lead in the series.

The likely exclusion of Bumrah is being reported in media after India's thumping win over England in Rajkot on February 18. The hosts registered their largest win by run margin as they thrashed Bazballing England by 434 runs. In Bumrah's absence, Mukesh&nbsp;Kumar, who had played the second Test in Vizag, may get a place in playing XI.

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Batsman KL Rahul is also expected to make a comeback after missing the second Test due to an injury. Rahul was 90 per cent fit, as per the BCCI statement, ahead of the Rajkot Test but wasn't included as a precaution. With Virat Kohli out of the series due to personal reasons and Shreyas Iyer dropped from the squad of final three Tests, Sarfaraz Khan was handed a debut and Rajat Patidar was included in the side for the third Test as well.

For the Ranchi match, Sarfaraz, who scored 62 and 68 in both the&nbsp;innings of his debut match, is expected to keep his place while Patidar, who managed just five runs across two innings, is more likely to make a place for Rahul.

Wicketkeeper Dhurv Jurel, who scored 46 in his debut innings, might also get to keep his place ahead of KS Bharat who has had a modest run in the first two games.

After the Ranchi Test, the final game of the series will be played in Dharamsala from March 7.

India's ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah might be rested for the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against England. The fourth Test will be be played in Ranchi from Friday (Feb 23) and Bumrah, India's top wicket-taker in the series so far, is expected to sit out to manage the workload.

India's ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah might be rested for the fourth Test of the ongoing five-match series against England. The fourth Test will be be played in Ranchi from Friday (Feb 23) and Bumrah, India's top wicket-taker in the series so far, is expected to sit out to manage the workload. The pacer, with 17 wickets in three games, has played a pivotal role in India taking 2-1 lead in the series. The likely exclusion of Bumrah is being reported in media after India's thumping win over England in Rajkot on February 18. The hosts registered their largest win by run margin as they thrashed Bazballing England by 434 runs. In Bumrah's absence, Mukesh Kumar, who had played the second Test in Vizag, may get a place in playing XI. Also Read: A wake-up call: Former skipper Michael Vaughan lashes out at Bazball after England's drubbing in Rajkot Batsman KL Rahul is also expected to make a comeback after missing the second Test due to an injury. Rahul was 90 per cent fit, as per the BCCI statement, ahead of the Rajkot Test but wasn't included as a precaution. With Virat Kohli out of the series due to personal reasons and Shreyas Iyer dropped from the squad of final three Tests, Sarfaraz Khan was handed a debut and Rajat Patidar was included in the side for the third Test as well. For the Ranchi match, Sarfaraz, who scored 62 and 68 in both the innings of his debut match, is expected to keep his place while Patidar, who managed just five runs across two innings, is more likely to make a place for Rahul. Wicketkeeper Dhurv Jurel, who scored 46 in his debut innings, might also get to keep his place ahead of KS Bharat who has had a modest run in the first two games. After the Ranchi Test, the final game of the series will be played in Dharamsala from March 7.

IND vs ENG: India pacer Jasprit Bumrah to be rested for fourth Test in Ranchi against England, say reports

Former India bowler Zaheer Khan thinks that the pitch in Rajkot, which is the venue for the third Test between India and England, will have some reverse swing in it. Zaheer made the comments on Jio Cinema on the eve of the the Rajkot Test which starts on February 15. The swing will definitely help Indian seamers, especially Jasprit Bumrah who was Player of the Match in the last match, taking a nine-wicket haul.

''I hope the pitch is on similar lines to the one in Hyderabad and Vizag,'' Zaheer said on Jio Cinema.

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''On that kind of surface, we should be able to see a good contest between bat and ball for the first two days and spin comes into play on the third day. 'You'll see some reverse swing as well. And on the fourth and fifth days, you'll have the spinners dominating," he added.

England have also named their playing XI for the third Test and have named two seamers in Mark Wood and James Anderson, further giving the indication of pacers going to play a more prominent role in the Test. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be willing to take an upper hand in Rajkot.

Robinson says Bumrah's 'crazy good'&nbsp;

England bowler Ollie Robinson termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' f<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/this-guys-a-joke-englands-ollie-robinson-on-jasprit-bumrahs-nine-wicket-haul-in-second-test-690287">or his exploits in the second Test</a> in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. "Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, 'This bloke's the best bowler in the world,' ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, 'Oh my, this guy's a joke.' And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?' You watch him and you think, 'Wow, he's good.' And then there's something else where you think, 'He's amazing, can he do anything more?'" Robinson wrote in his column for Wisden.

Former India bowler Zaheer Khan thinks that the pitch in Rajkot, which is the venue for the third Test between India and England, will have some reverse swing in it.

Former India bowler Zaheer Khan thinks that the pitch in Rajkot, which is the venue for the third Test between India and England, will have some reverse swing in it. Zaheer made the comments on Jio Cinema on the eve of the the Rajkot Test which starts on February 15. The swing will definitely help Indian seamers, especially Jasprit Bumrah who was Player of the Match in the last match, taking a nine-wicket haul. ''I hope the pitch is on similar lines to the one in Hyderabad and Vizag,'' Zaheer said on Jio Cinema. Also Read: ‘It is unfair,‘ says India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on snub from team post 2021 T20 World Cup ''On that kind of surface, we should be able to see a good contest between bat and ball for the first two days and spin comes into play on the third day. 'You'll see some reverse swing as well. And on the fourth and fifth days, you'll have the spinners dominating," he added. England have also named their playing XI for the third Test and have named two seamers in Mark Wood and James Anderson, further giving the indication of pacers going to play a more prominent role in the Test. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be willing to take an upper hand in Rajkot. Robinson says Bumrah's 'crazy good' England bowler Ollie Robinson termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. "Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, 'This bloke's the best bowler in the world,' ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, 'Oh my, this guy's a joke.' And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?' You watch him and you think, 'Wow, he's good.' And then there's something else where you think, 'He's amazing, can he do anything more?'" Robinson wrote in his column for Wisden.

IND vs ENG: 'Rajkot pitch to offer reverse swing,' predicts former India bowler Zaheer Khan

England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. Bumrah was named player of the match in the Vizag Test, the second of the series, which India won by 106 runs. The bowler took six wickets in the first innings including a searing yorker to dismiss England's first Test hero Ollie Pope. He also took three wickets in the second innings to finish with nine wickets in the match.

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"Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, 'This bloke's the best bowler in the world,' ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, 'Oh my, this guy's a joke.' And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?' You watch him and you think, 'Wow, he's good.' And then there's something else where you think, 'He's amazing, can he do anything more?'" Robinson wrote in his column for Wisden.

"And as a bowler – Jimmy and I were speaking about it and after the last game – to watch him ply his trade in India is really special because we're always striving to put on a performance like that in these conditions. He's really special to watch. Credit to Jasprit – he's extraordinary. He's definitely given me food for thought in the way that he bowls over here," he added.

The series, after the first two Tests, is tied at 1-1 with the third match set to begin on Thursday (Feb 15) in Rajkot.&nbsp;

England not the most difficult team: Jadeja

In a pre-match presser on Wednesday (Feb 14), Jadeja spoke at length on England and said had India not committed 'small mistakes' in the Hyderabad Test, the scoreline could have been 2-0 in hosts' favour. "I won’t term England as one of the most difficult teams. It hasn't been easy for other teams to come to India and play. If it wasn't for small mistakes in second innings of first Test, we wouldn't have lost."

England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series.

England bowler Ollie Robinson has termed India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as 'crazy good' for his exploits in the second Test in Vizag during the ongoing five-Test series. Bumrah was named player of the match in the Vizag Test, the second of the series, which India won by 106 runs. The bowler took six wickets in the first innings including a searing yorker to dismiss England's first Test hero Ollie Pope. He also took three wickets in the second innings to finish with nine wickets in the match. Also Read: 'Rohit Sharma is already 36': Gavaskar shares his take on Hardik Pandya becoming MI captain for IPL 2024 "Jasprit Bumrah has been crazy good I must have said, 'This bloke's the best bowler in the world,' ten times in Vizag. The way he got Pope out, I was like, 'Oh my, this guy's a joke.' And then he got Foakes out with a slower ball and I'm like, 'Oh my goodness, can this guy get any better?' You watch him and you think, 'Wow, he's good.' And then there's something else where you think, 'He's amazing, can he do anything more?'" Robinson wrote in his column for Wisden. "And as a bowler – Jimmy and I were speaking about it and after the last game – to watch him ply his trade in India is really special because we're always striving to put on a performance like that in these conditions. He's really special to watch. Credit to Jasprit – he's extraordinary. He's definitely given me food for thought in the way that he bowls over here," he added. The series, after the first two Tests, is tied at 1-1 with the third match set to begin on Thursday (Feb 15) in Rajkot. England not the most difficult team: Jadeja In a pre-match presser on Wednesday (Feb 14), Jadeja spoke at length on England and said had India not committed 'small mistakes' in the Hyderabad Test, the scoreline could have been 2-0 in hosts' favour. "I won’t term England as one of the most difficult teams. It hasn't been easy for other teams to come to India and play. If it wasn't for small mistakes in second innings of first Test, we wouldn't have lost."

This guy's a joke: England's Ollie Robinson on Jasprit Bumrah's nine-wicket haul in second Test

Former India coach Ravi Shastri recalled ringing ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah early during his international career to talk about him making his Test debut. Even before Bumrah got introduced to red-ball cricket, the fans worldwide labelled him as a ‘white-ball specialist’ for what he brought to the table with his Yorkers in the shortest format.

With that said, Shastri claims he believed in Bumrah’s ability to break into the Test side and wreak havoc in this format for years to come, which, to not everyone’s surprise considering his x-factor, Bumrah did.&nbsp;

After the speedster&nbsp;had made early inroads as the emerging white-ball star, the right-handed pacer made his Test debut against South Africa in 2018, only to break the narrative among his fans around his format preference. In those three matches, Bumrah returned with 14 wickets at 25.21.

“I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata,” Shastri said during his recent chat with ‘The Times’.&nbsp;

“I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life.

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"He was labelled as a white-ball cricketer without asking him. But I knew. I wanted to see how hungry he was. I told him to get ready, be prepared. I told him I was going to unleash him in South Africa," Shastri said.

Backing Bumrah to further cement his legacy as one of Test cricket’s greatest players, Shastri noted, “They will always remember your numbers in Test cricket.”&nbsp;

<h2>Bumrah on top after Vizag heroics</h2>

Jasprit Bumrah is now the number one Test bowler in the world following his latest exploits during the ongoing Test series against England. After India went down in the first Test in Hyderabad despite winning most sessions, at least until day three, they needed a superhuman effort from someone to puncture England’s Bazball approach and make a comeback. Bumrah was that player in the next Test in Vizag.

Following Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden Test double ton, it was Bumrah’s turn to make headlines, and he did it by picking a six-wicket haul. His delivery to dismiss Ollie Pope made headlines all over.&nbsp;

Even in the second innings, Bumrah returned with three wickets, picking nine in total, helping India win the game by 106 runs.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri recalled ringing ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah early during his international career to talk about him making his Test debut. Even before Bumrah got introduced to red-ball cricket, the fans worldwide labelled him as a ‘white-ball specialist’ for what he brought to the table with his Yorkers in the shortest format.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri recalled ringing ace seamer Jasprit Bumrah early during his international career to talk about him making his Test debut. Even before Bumrah got introduced to red-ball cricket, the fans worldwide labelled him as a ‘white-ball specialist’ for what he brought to the table with his Yorkers in the shortest format. With that said, Shastri claims he believed in Bumrah’s ability to break into the Test side and wreak havoc in this format for years to come, which, to not everyone’s surprise considering his x-factor, Bumrah did. After the speedster had made early inroads as the emerging white-ball star, the right-handed pacer made his Test debut against South Africa in 2018, only to break the narrative among his fans around his format preference. In those three matches, Bumrah returned with 14 wickets at 25.21. “I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata,” Shastri said during his recent chat with ‘The Times’. “I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life. ALSO READ: Building trust and confidence is paramount: Rohit Sharma on his success mantra as captain "He was labelled as a white-ball cricketer without asking him. But I knew. I wanted to see how hungry he was. I told him to get ready, be prepared. I told him I was going to unleash him in South Africa," Shastri said. Backing Bumrah to further cement his legacy as one of Test cricket’s greatest players, Shastri noted, “They will always remember your numbers in Test cricket.” Bumrah on top after Vizag heroics Jasprit Bumrah is now the number one Test bowler in the world following his latest exploits during the ongoing Test series against England. After India went down in the first Test in Hyderabad despite winning most sessions, at least until day three, they needed a superhuman effort from someone to puncture England’s Bazball approach and make a comeback. Bumrah was that player in the next Test in Vizag. Following Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden Test double ton, it was Bumrah’s turn to make headlines, and he did it by picking a six-wicket haul. His delivery to dismiss Ollie Pope made headlines all over. Even in the second innings, Bumrah returned with three wickets, picking nine in total, helping India win the game by 106 runs.

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Former South Africa bowler and pace sensation Dale Steyn&nbsp;heaped praise on pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who guided India to victory in the ongoing Test series against England. Bumrah, player of the match in the second Test in Vizag helped India go level in the three-match series. His performance also saw him take the top spot in the ICC Test bowlers ranking and becoming&nbsp;the first Indian to achieve the feat. According to Steyn, Bumrah has all the tools to succeed on any given track.

<h2>Steyn praises Bumrah</h2>

“I don't think there's any Test bowlers right now who are able to run in and bowl essentially wicket-taking yorkers," said Steyn.

"To take wickets in Test matches, there are probably a handful of guys who could do that. Trent Boult was one of that, Mitchell Starc maybe. And obviously, Bumrah," he added.

In 2022, Bumrah missed the T20 World Cup due to a shoulder issue and was out of action during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Bumrah’s absence was a major miss for the national team as they lacked his experience in crucial matches.

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“All round he's a fantastic bowler. And it's no surprise with his skiddy kind of action that he's got that. He takes wickets on those docile pitches, so he's fantastic," Steyn further said.

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Bumrah returned to action during the Ireland tour last year after staying away from cricket for a long time due to injuries.&nbsp;After recovering ahead of the ODI World Cup, he was one of the first names on the team sheet before Mohammed Shami became the ace bowler with his match-winning spells.

So far in the ongoing Test series against England, he has scalped 15 wickets making him India’s main frontline bowler in the absence of Shami. His spell of 45/6 in the first innings of the Vizag Test set the tone for India’s win against England.

The win in Vizag also saw India level the series at 1-1 having earlier lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs. The two teams will next meet on Thursday (Feb 15) in the third Test in Rajkot with Mohammed Siraj also likely to make his return to the side.

Former South Africa bowler and pace sensation Dale Steyn heaped praise on pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who guided India to victory in the ongoing Test series against England.

Former South Africa bowler and pace sensation Dale Steyn heaped praise on pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who guided India to victory in the ongoing Test series against England. Bumrah, player of the match in the second Test in Vizag helped India go level in the three-match series. His performance also saw him take the top spot in the ICC Test bowlers ranking and becoming the first Indian to achieve the feat. According to Steyn, Bumrah has all the tools to succeed on any given track. Steyn praises Bumrah “I don't think there's any Test bowlers right now who are able to run in and bowl essentially wicket-taking yorkers," said Steyn. "To take wickets in Test matches, there are probably a handful of guys who could do that. Trent Boult was one of that, Mitchell Starc maybe. And obviously, Bumrah," he added. In 2022, Bumrah missed the T20 World Cup due to a shoulder issue and was out of action during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Bumrah’s absence was a major miss for the national team as they lacked his experience in crucial matches. × “All round he's a fantastic bowler. And it's no surprise with his skiddy kind of action that he's got that. He takes wickets on those docile pitches, so he's fantastic," Steyn further said. ALSO READ | Golf: Bankers warn Saudis of facing possible prison time for aiding PGA-LIV probe Bumrah returned to action during the Ireland tour last year after staying away from cricket for a long time due to injuries. After recovering ahead of the ODI World Cup, he was one of the first names on the team sheet before Mohammed Shami became the ace bowler with his match-winning spells. So far in the ongoing Test series against England, he has scalped 15 wickets making him India’s main frontline bowler in the absence of Shami. His spell of 45/6 in the first innings of the Vizag Test set the tone for India’s win against England. The win in Vizag also saw India level the series at 1-1 having earlier lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs. The two teams will next meet on Thursday (Feb 15) in the third Test in Rajkot with Mohammed Siraj also likely to make his return to the side.

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India’s star Jasprit Bumrah has taken a dig at his critics after he clinched the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers rankings on Wednesday (Feb 7). Bumrah, who had a tough last couple of years with injuries, played a crucial role in India’s win over England in the second Test match against England in the ongoing five-match series. Bumrah scalped nine wickets in the second Test match and has been India’s top asset despite missing the services of Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami in the Vizag Test.

<h2>Bumrah takes dig at critics</h2>

In an Instagram story posted after achieving top spot in the Test bowler’s ranking, Bumrah pointed out on lack of support. In the story with two different captions, he indicated a lack of support with a sole supporter in the stadium while indicating the happy times with a stadium full of fans and congratulations. The Indian speedster's Instagram story was a shot at critics who did not support him and had taken a dig while he was nursing an injury for a long time in 2022 and 2023.

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In 2022, Bumrah missed the T20 World Cup due to a shoulder issue and was out of action during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Bumrah’s absence was a major miss for the national team as they lacked his experience in crucial matches.

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Bumrah returned to action during the Ireland tour last year after serving a long time on the treatment table. After returning to full fitness ahead of the ODI World Cup, he was one of the first names on the team sheet before Mohammed Shami became the ace bowler with his match-winning spells.

So far in the ongoing Test series against England, he has scalped 15 wickets making him India’s main frontline bowler in the absence of Shami. His spell of 45/6 in the first innings of the Vizag Test set the tone for India’s win against England.

The win in Vizag also saw India level the series at 1-1 having earlier lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs. The two teams will next meet on Thursday (Feb 15) in the third Test in Rajkot with Mohammed Siraj also likely to make his return to the side.

India’s star Jasprit Bumrah has taken a dig at his critics after he clinched the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers rankings on Wednesday (Feb 7).

India’s star Jasprit Bumrah has taken a dig at his critics after he clinched the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test bowlers rankings on Wednesday (Feb 7). Bumrah, who had a tough last couple of years with injuries, played a crucial role in India’s win over England in the second Test match against England in the ongoing five-match series. Bumrah scalped nine wickets in the second Test match and has been India’s top asset despite missing the services of Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami in the Vizag Test. Bumrah takes dig at critics In an Instagram story posted after achieving top spot in the Test bowler’s ranking, Bumrah pointed out on lack of support. In the story with two different captions, he indicated a lack of support with a sole supporter in the stadium while indicating the happy times with a stadium full of fans and congratulations. The Indian speedster's Instagram story was a shot at critics who did not support him and had taken a dig while he was nursing an injury for a long time in 2022 and 2023. × In 2022, Bumrah missed the T20 World Cup due to a shoulder issue and was out of action during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Bumrah’s absence was a major miss for the national team as they lacked his experience in crucial matches. ALSO READ | Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance leading to conspiracy theories on Biden re-election bid ahead of Superbowl Bumrah returned to action during the Ireland tour last year after serving a long time on the treatment table. After returning to full fitness ahead of the ODI World Cup, he was one of the first names on the team sheet before Mohammed Shami became the ace bowler with his match-winning spells. So far in the ongoing Test series against England, he has scalped 15 wickets making him India’s main frontline bowler in the absence of Shami. His spell of 45/6 in the first innings of the Vizag Test set the tone for India’s win against England. The win in Vizag also saw India level the series at 1-1 having earlier lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs. The two teams will next meet on Thursday (Feb 15) in the third Test in Rajkot with Mohammed Siraj also likely to make his return to the side.

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Former England captain Michael Atherton opened up on Ben Stokes' struggle&nbsp;against Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing five Tests in India.&nbsp;The Indian speedster has already accounted for Stokes' wickets twice in the first two Tests,. He had never dismissed Stokes in six Tests prior to the series but got him&nbsp;twice in the series so far. Atherton believes Stokes has not been able to pick up the pace of the ball against Bumrah.

Talking to Sky Cricket, Atherton pointed out, "Picking with the speed of the ball is tough with him, and I’ve noticed with Stokes, even Stokes actually is an excellent player of fast bowling. He’s hurried with Bumrah."

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He added, "He struggles to pick up the pace, and a couple of times when he’s got him, it looks as though the ball has kept low, which has but it also almost beaten him for pace as well. I think that’s the issue with Bumrah."

Stokes has been among runs in the series but not been&nbsp;at his dominant best. He has 134 runs in four outings, with a best of 70 in the Hyderabad Test. Meanwhile, Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker of the series with 15 scalps under his belt. He won the Player-of-the-Match award in India's series-levelling 106-run win in the second Test in Visakhapatnam.&nbsp;

The Stokes versus Bumrah rivalry resumes in the third Test, which gets underway on Feb 15 in Rajkot. It will be interesting to see if the English captain manages to weather the Bumrah storm.

Former England captain Michael Atherton opened up on Ben Stokes' struggle against Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing five Tests in India. The Indian speedster has already accounted for Stokes' wickets twice in the first two Tests,.

Former England captain Michael Atherton opened up on Ben Stokes' struggle against Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing five Tests in India. The Indian speedster has already accounted for Stokes' wickets twice in the first two Tests,. He had never dismissed Stokes in six Tests prior to the series but got him twice in the series so far. Atherton believes Stokes has not been able to pick up the pace of the ball against Bumrah. Talking to Sky Cricket, Atherton pointed out, "Picking with the speed of the ball is tough with him, and I’ve noticed with Stokes, even Stokes actually is an excellent player of fast bowling. He’s hurried with Bumrah." Also read: Kohli propelled them to learn and get better: Philander on Indian pacers' rise, thrilled for Bumrah's success He added, "He struggles to pick up the pace, and a couple of times when he’s got him, it looks as though the ball has kept low, which has but it also almost beaten him for pace as well. I think that’s the issue with Bumrah." Stokes has been among runs in the series but not been at his dominant best. He has 134 runs in four outings, with a best of 70 in the Hyderabad Test. Meanwhile, Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker of the series with 15 scalps under his belt. He won the Player-of-the-Match award in India's series-levelling 106-run win in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. The Stokes versus Bumrah rivalry resumes in the third Test, which gets underway on Feb 15 in Rajkot. It will be interesting to see if the English captain manages to weather the Bumrah storm.

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Former Australia captain Michael Anderson has heaped praise on India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah after he clinched the top spot in the ICC Test bowler’s rankings on Wednesday (Feb 7). Bumrah, who has been troubled with injuries in recent times, has regained his top form in the ongoing Test series against England having scalped 15 wickets. Clarke also praised James Anderson for his fitness and performance at 41 while calling Bumrah a freak.

<h2>Clarke in awe of Bumrah</h2>

"James Anderson, with the ball was phenomenal in the 2nd Test, on a flat batting pitch that did not have much for the fast bowlers. And Bumrah, what can you say! He is a freak. His skill use in conditions that are not conducive to fast-bowling, uff, it's unbelievable. He is a freak," Michael Clarke told ESPN.

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In 2022, Bumrah missed the T20 World Cup due to a shoulder issue and was out of action during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). The speedster’s absence was a major miss for the national team as they lacked his experience in crucial matches. Bumrah scalped nine wickets in the second Test match and has been India’s top asset despite missing the services of Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami in the Vizag Test.

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"A big part of greatness is longevity, no matter what you do. He has gone through those highs and lows. Yes, he has had some injuries. But, to be able to play this amount of cricket over that amount of time is phenomenal. Again, I think he showed his class and skill in that Test match," Clarke added.

Bumrah’s spell of 45/6 in the first innings of the Vizag Test set the tone for India’s win against England. The&nbsp;Vizag victory also saw India level the series at 1-1 having earlier lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs. The two teams will next meet on Thursday (Feb 15) in the third Test in Rajkot with Mohammed Siraj&nbsp;likely to make his return to the side.

Former Australia captain Michael Anderson has heaped praise on India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah after he clinched the top spot in the ICC Test bowler’s rankings on Wednesday (Feb 7).

Former Australia captain Michael Anderson has heaped praise on India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah after he clinched the top spot in the ICC Test bowler’s rankings on Wednesday (Feb 7). Bumrah, who has been troubled with injuries in recent times, has regained his top form in the ongoing Test series against England having scalped 15 wickets. Clarke also praised James Anderson for his fitness and performance at 41 while calling Bumrah a freak. Clarke in awe of Bumrah "James Anderson, with the ball was phenomenal in the 2nd Test, on a flat batting pitch that did not have much for the fast bowlers. And Bumrah, what can you say! He is a freak. His skill use in conditions that are not conducive to fast-bowling, uff, it's unbelievable. He is a freak," Michael Clarke told ESPN. × In 2022, Bumrah missed the T20 World Cup due to a shoulder issue and was out of action during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). The speedster’s absence was a major miss for the national team as they lacked his experience in crucial matches. Bumrah scalped nine wickets in the second Test match and has been India’s top asset despite missing the services of Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami in the Vizag Test. ALSO READ | IND v ENG: AB de Villiers lauds India’s bowling attack for setting up wickets for Jasprit Bumrah in Vizag "A big part of greatness is longevity, no matter what you do. He has gone through those highs and lows. Yes, he has had some injuries. But, to be able to play this amount of cricket over that amount of time is phenomenal. Again, I think he showed his class and skill in that Test match," Clarke added. Bumrah’s spell of 45/6 in the first innings of the Vizag Test set the tone for India’s win against England. The Vizag victory also saw India level the series at 1-1 having earlier lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs. The two teams will next meet on Thursday (Feb 15) in the third Test in Rajkot with Mohammed Siraj likely to make his return to the side.

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Former South African pacer Vernon Philander is in awe of Indian fast bowlers' rise in recent years. While India have been a dominant force at home, relying on their spinners to win Test matches, they have also become fierce competitors abroad due to&nbsp;their pace department. Philander lauded Virat Kohli for the rise of the Indian pace attack and also hailed&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;in an interview to news agency PTI.

"Every time India comes here (South Africa), they seem to be performing better than the previous tour. In the subcontinent, Indian spinners have been winning the games but It's just good to see the Indian team winning in Australia," said Philander talking to PTI.

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He credited former captain Kohli and opined, "That's a very positive sign for India to produce those sort of bowlers... It is also on the back of great leadership. Virat Kohli had been a strong leader who was propelling his bowlers to go and learn and get better."

Under Kohli, India became a lethal force as travellers as well, owing to their pacers such as Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, etc.

Bumrah, the 30-year-old Indian pace spearhead on Wednesday (Feb 8), became the No. 1 bowler in ICC Test rankings after leading India to a series-levelling 106-run win over England in the second Test of the ongoing home series. He also became the first Indian speedster&nbsp;to top the Test bowling charts. In addition, the pacer&nbsp;became the second player after&nbsp;Kohli to reach the summit of the rankings across all formats.

Heaping praise on Bumrah, Philander added, "Bumrah is the (most) complete bowler at the moment. He has got magnificent skills and he has also learnt the trade of holding a line and length and that is the reason behind his success at the Test level. Initially, he wanted to bowl wicket-taking deliveries all the time and leaked runs but now he has learnt consistency."

Bumrah-starrer India is now gearing up for the third Test versus England, which starts on Feb 15 in Rajkot with the series levelled at 1-1.&nbsp;

Former South African pacer Vernon Philander is in awe of Indian fast bowlers' rise in recent years. While India have been a dominant force at home, relying on their spinners to win Test matches, they have also become fierce competitors abroad due to their pace department.

Former South African pacer Vernon Philander is in awe of Indian fast bowlers' rise in recent years. While India have been a dominant force at home, relying on their spinners to win Test matches, they have also become fierce competitors abroad due to their pace department. Philander lauded Virat Kohli for the rise of the Indian pace attack and also hailed Jasprit Bumrah in an interview to news agency PTI. "Every time India comes here (South Africa), they seem to be performing better than the previous tour. In the subcontinent, Indian spinners have been winning the games but It's just good to see the Indian team winning in Australia," said Philander talking to PTI. Also read: Blow for India and world cricket: Nasser Hussain on Virat Kohli likely to miss entire Test series vs England He credited former captain Kohli and opined, "That's a very positive sign for India to produce those sort of bowlers... It is also on the back of great leadership. Virat Kohli had been a strong leader who was propelling his bowlers to go and learn and get better." Under Kohli, India became a lethal force as travellers as well, owing to their pacers such as Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, etc. Bumrah, the 30-year-old Indian pace spearhead on Wednesday (Feb 8), became the No. 1 bowler in ICC Test rankings after leading India to a series-levelling 106-run win over England in the second Test of the ongoing home series. He also became the first Indian speedster to top the Test bowling charts. In addition, the pacer became the second player after Kohli to reach the summit of the rankings across all formats. Heaping praise on Bumrah, Philander added, "Bumrah is the (most) complete bowler at the moment. He has got magnificent skills and he has also learnt the trade of holding a line and length and that is the reason behind his success at the Test level. Initially, he wanted to bowl wicket-taking deliveries all the time and leaked runs but now he has learnt consistency." Bumrah-starrer India is now gearing up for the third Test versus England, which starts on Feb 15 in Rajkot with the series levelled at 1-1.

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Former South Africa great AB de Villiers cannot stop praising Jasprit Bumrah for his star-studded show in Vizag that helped India win the second Test against England by 106 runs and level the five-match series 1-1.&nbsp;de Villiers also acknowledged the contribution of other bowlers during the game for playing a role in setting up wickets for India’s seam mainstay.

Bumrah returned with six wickets in the first innings, including picking all top batters like Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow and Captain Ben Stokes. While all of his wickets were a treat to the eyes of Indian fans, Bumrah tearing apart Pope’s middle and leg stumps with a searing Yorker was the highlight dismissal.

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While appreciating that dismissal, the Protean great said during his playing days, he always used to look out for Bumrah’s Yorker.

“That (Yorkers) is certainly his (Bumrah’s) weapon across all the formats he plays in. Playing against him, I would always think of the Yorker as his stock threat or main threat. Even in Tests, he picks a lot of wickets with that,” AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;

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In the next innings, Bumrah returned with three wickets and&nbsp;helped India win the match within four days. Mukesh Kumar was the second seamer in the side, who picked just one wicket, while spinners Kuldeep, Axar and Ashwin contributed throughout the Test.

AB de Villiers lauded Bumrah, calling him brilliant, adding he outbowled every other bowler in the team&nbsp;with his performance.

“Bumrah bowls brilliantly. What a bowler, Jasprit Bumrah! He outbowled other Indian bowlers, but I feel the others took their turn, and it was hunting in packs,” de Villiers said. “Their (other Indian bowlers) figures don’t look great, yes. But they did play a role in setting up for him. It is not an individual sport, and this is what I like about this Indian attack,” the veteran batter added.

<h2>Bumrah to be rested for Rajkot Test</h2>

After his splendid&nbsp;performance,&nbsp;the team management, according to reports&nbsp;has decided to rest Bumrah for the third England Test in Rajkot starting February 15.

As part of the workload management, which saw India resting Mohammed Siraj for the second Test, Bumrah will be rested for the next, while Siraj is expected to return to the playing XI in his&nbsp;place.

Former South Africa great AB de Villiers cannot stop praising Jasprit Bumrah for his star-studded show in Vizag that helped India win the second Test against England by 106 runs and level the five-match series 1-1.

Former South Africa great AB de Villiers cannot stop praising Jasprit Bumrah for his star-studded show in Vizag that helped India win the second Test against England by 106 runs and level the five-match series 1-1. de Villiers also acknowledged the contribution of other bowlers during the game for playing a role in setting up wickets for India’s seam mainstay. Bumrah returned with six wickets in the first innings, including picking all top batters like Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Jonny Bairstow and Captain Ben Stokes. While all of his wickets were a treat to the eyes of Indian fans, Bumrah tearing apart Pope’s middle and leg stumps with a searing Yorker was the highlight dismissal. Boom Boom Bumrah! 🔥☝️#IDFCFirstBankTestSeries #BazBowled #INDvsENG #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/05Nx7ora36 — JioCinema (@JioCinema) February 3, 2024 × While appreciating that dismissal, the Protean great said during his playing days, he always used to look out for Bumrah’s Yorker. “That (Yorkers) is certainly his (Bumrah’s) weapon across all the formats he plays in. Playing against him, I would always think of the Yorker as his stock threat or main threat. Even in Tests, he picks a lot of wickets with that,” AB de Villiers said on his YouTube channel. ALSO READ: SA20: Aiden Markram pulls off ‘catch of season’ to leave crowd, commentators stunned – WATCH In the next innings, Bumrah returned with three wickets and helped India win the match within four days. Mukesh Kumar was the second seamer in the side, who picked just one wicket, while spinners Kuldeep, Axar and Ashwin contributed throughout the Test. AB de Villiers lauded Bumrah, calling him brilliant, adding he outbowled every other bowler in the team with his performance. “Bumrah bowls brilliantly. What a bowler, Jasprit Bumrah! He outbowled other Indian bowlers, but I feel the others took their turn, and it was hunting in packs,” de Villiers said. “Their (other Indian bowlers) figures don’t look great, yes. But they did play a role in setting up for him. It is not an individual sport, and this is what I like about this Indian attack,” the veteran batter added. Bumrah to be rested for Rajkot Test After his splendid performance, the team management, according to reports has decided to rest Bumrah for the third England Test in Rajkot starting February 15. As part of the workload management, which saw India resting Mohammed Siraj for the second Test, Bumrah will be rested for the next, while Siraj is expected to return to the playing XI in his place.

IND v ENG: AB de Villiers lauds India’s bowling attack for setting up wickets for Jasprit Bumrah in Vizag

Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday (Feb 7), created history by becoming the first-ever Indian pacer to top the ICC Test bowling rankings. Bumrah reached the top after a brilliant fast-bowling display in the second Test between India and England in Indian city of Visakhapatnam, where the vice-captain ended with match figures of 9 for 91.

Jasprit Bumrah becomes No 1 Test bowler

Jasprit Bumrah, on Wednesday (Feb 07), created history by becoming the first-ever Indian pacer to top the ICC Test bowling rankings. Bumrah reached the top after a brilliant fast-bowling display in the second Test between India and England, in Visakhapatnam, where the vice-captain ended with match figures of 9 for 91. With this, Bumrah also became the first-ever bowler in the history of cricket to become No. 1 in any of the three formats.&nbsp;

Bumrah topped the bowling rankings in Tests after a brilliant spell in the Visakhapatnam Test. The wily pacer's 6 for 45 in the first innings enabled Rohit Sharma-led India to take a vital 143-run lead after Yashasvi Jaiswal's 209 propelled the hosts to 396. England only managed 253 owing to Bumrah's lethal spell. In their second essay, India rode on Shubman Gill's 104 to set up a challenging 399-run target for the visitors. Ben Stokes &amp; Co. folded for 292 with Bumrah once again being among wickets (3 for 46). Thus, the 30-year-old pacer's Vizag heroics led him to gain the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers.&nbsp;

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With Bumrah taking the top spot, R Ashwin -- who held the numero uno position since last March -- fell two places to take the third spot whereas South Africa's Kagiso Rabada is on the second spot despite not being part of his side's ongoing Test series versus New Zealand.&nbsp;

In 2024, Bumrah has already accounted for two five-wicket hauls. He bagged 6 for 61 in the Cape Town Test versus South Africa, which India won by seven wickets to draw the two-match series at 1-1. The Indian speedster, who has&nbsp;10 five-wicket hauls in 34 Tests, will be eager to continue with the same momentum in the remaining three Tests versus England.

The third Test kicks off on Feb 15 in Rajkot with the series poised at 1-1.&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah, on Wednesday (Feb 07), created history by becoming the first-ever Indian pacer to top the ICC Test bowling rankings. Bumrah reached the top after a brilliant fast-bowling display in the second Test between India and England, in Visakhapatnam, where the vice-captain ended with match figures of 9 for 91.

Jasprit Bumrah, on Wednesday (Feb 07), created history by becoming the first-ever Indian pacer to top the ICC Test bowling rankings. Bumrah reached the top after a brilliant fast-bowling display in the second Test between India and England, in Visakhapatnam, where the vice-captain ended with match figures of 9 for 91. With this, Bumrah also became the first-ever bowler in the history of cricket to become No. 1 in any of the three formats. Bumrah topped the bowling rankings in Tests after a brilliant spell in the Visakhapatnam Test. The wily pacer's 6 for 45 in the first innings enabled Rohit Sharma-led India to take a vital 143-run lead after Yashasvi Jaiswal's 209 propelled the hosts to 396. England only managed 253 owing to Bumrah's lethal spell. In their second essay, India rode on Shubman Gill's 104 to set up a challenging 399-run target for the visitors. Ben Stokes & Co. folded for 292 with Bumrah once again being among wickets (3 for 46). Thus, the 30-year-old pacer's Vizag heroics led him to gain the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers. Also read: Ind vs Eng: 'He showed he is a quick learner' - Gavaskar lauds Yashasvi Jaiswal after his 209 in Vizag Test With Bumrah taking the top spot, R Ashwin -- who held the numero uno position since last March -- fell two places to take the third spot whereas South Africa's Kagiso Rabada is on the second spot despite not being part of his side's ongoing Test series versus New Zealand. In 2024, Bumrah has already accounted for two five-wicket hauls. He bagged 6 for 61 in the Cape Town Test versus South Africa, which India won by seven wickets to draw the two-match series at 1-1. The Indian speedster, who has 10 five-wicket hauls in 34 Tests, will be eager to continue with the same momentum in the remaining three Tests versus England. The third Test kicks off on Feb 15 in Rajkot with the series poised at 1-1.

Ind vs Eng: HISTORY CREATED! Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to top ICC Test bowling rankings

The Player of the Match in the Vizag Test, Jasprit Bumrah, could be rested for the third game in Rajkot starting on February 15. Bumrah, who bagged nine wickets in the second Test, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings, helped India win the match by 106 runs. As per the latest reports, in consultation with the BCCI, the selectors might rest Bumrah for the next Test. Besides, the star batting duo of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul could return to the playing XI.

In this Test that lasted four days, Bumrah bowled around 32 overs across two innings, picking nine wickets. Considering the workload management, which saw Mohammed Siraj getting rested for the second Test, the selectors will want to regain some energy and return refreshed for the remaining games.

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With Bumrah out of contention from the next game and Mohammed Shami ruled out of the series with an ankle injury, India will play Siraj and Mukesh in the next game.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who suffered a hamstring injury in the first Test in Hyderabad, is unlikely to get fit for the home Test. Kuldeep Yadav, his replacement in the second Test, will retain his place alongside Ravi Ashwin and Axar Patel.&nbsp;

<h2>Virat likely to return to XI</h2>

Star India batter Virat Kohli, who missed the first two Tests due to personal reasons, might walk into the playing XI from the next Test onwards. With him getting included in the side and playing at his usual number four slot, the home side's confidence will be boosted.&nbsp;

Alongside Virat, keeper-batter KL Rahul will return to the side for the third Test. Now, with two players returning, India will let go of Rajat Patidar and Shreyas Iyer or KS Bharat, who hasn’t left an impact with the bat thus far.&nbsp;

<h3>India level Test series</h3>

Having lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs, India won the next game in Vizag by 106 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill starred with the bat, hitting 209 and 104&nbsp;respectively.

The Player of the Match in the Vizag Test, Jasprit Bumrah, could be rested for the third game in Rajkot starting on February 15. Bumrah, who bagged nine wickets in the second Test, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings, helped India win the match by 106 runs.

The Player of the Match in the Vizag Test, Jasprit Bumrah, could be rested for the third game in Rajkot starting on February 15. Bumrah, who bagged nine wickets in the second Test, including a six-wicket haul in the first innings, helped India win the match by 106 runs. As per the latest reports, in consultation with the BCCI, the selectors might rest Bumrah for the next Test. Besides, the star batting duo of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul could return to the playing XI. In this Test that lasted four days, Bumrah bowled around 32 overs across two innings, picking nine wickets. Considering the workload management, which saw Mohammed Siraj getting rested for the second Test, the selectors will want to regain some energy and return refreshed for the remaining games. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: Ishan Kishan to decide when to return, Dravid on team management happily playing waiting game With Bumrah out of contention from the next game and Mohammed Shami ruled out of the series with an ankle injury, India will play Siraj and Mukesh in the next game. Meanwhile, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who suffered a hamstring injury in the first Test in Hyderabad, is unlikely to get fit for the home Test. Kuldeep Yadav, his replacement in the second Test, will retain his place alongside Ravi Ashwin and Axar Patel. Virat likely to return to XI Star India batter Virat Kohli, who missed the first two Tests due to personal reasons, might walk into the playing XI from the next Test onwards. With him getting included in the side and playing at his usual number four slot, the home side's confidence will be boosted. Alongside Virat, keeper-batter KL Rahul will return to the side for the third Test. Now, with two players returning, India will let go of Rajat Patidar and Shreyas Iyer or KS Bharat, who hasn’t left an impact with the bat thus far. India level Test series Having lost the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs, India won the next game in Vizag by 106 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill starred with the bat, hitting 209 and 104 respectively.

IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested for Rajkot Test; Virat and KL Rahul to return

Jasprit Bumrah is a generational talent, perhaps the best pacer from India since Zaheer Khan. The right-arm bowler is known for sending down some of the meanest and unplayable yorkers, an example of which was the delivery that got Ollie Pope’s middle and leg stumps breaking into halves in the first innings of the Vizag Test. After helping India win the match by 106 runs, claiming&nbsp;nine wickets across both innings, Bumrah revealed his first love in cricket.

"As a youngster that [the yorker] is probably the first delivery I had learned because I had come from tennis ball cricket, and I had seen the legends of the game, Waqar [Younis], Wasim [Akram] and even Zaheer Khan, I had seen them on the television, how do they bowl yorkers," Bumrah told the broadcaster after India's 106-run victory.&nbsp;

Bumrah’s love affair with bowling yorkers is there for everyone to see, and he admitted learning this type of delivery (first thing) when he picked the cricket ball.&nbsp;

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"As a kid, I used to feel that is the only way to take wickets. So that is the first delivery I learned. Yes, I kept it with me, and I kept on using it to my advantage, and now, even in Test cricket, when you get wickets off it, it's great,” the India seamer said.

The ace India bowler returned with six wickets in the first innings, including removing star players like Root, Pope, Bairstow and Stokes. His spell (6/45) helped India dismiss England (in the first innings) inside three sessions on the second day.&nbsp;After India’s second innings, where they got out all out on 255, thanks to Shubman Gill’s third Test ton, Bumrah returned to haunt the visitors in the final outing, bagging three wickets.

<h2>'Numbers don't matter to Bumrah'</h2>

Bumrah accounted for Bairstow, Foakes and all-rounder Hartley in the second innings, as India wrapped up England on 292, winning the Test by 106 runs.

Though Bumrah’s numbers are scary for the opposition irrespective of the venue, the India seamer said he doesn’t like looking into stats much as it adds to the pressure on those representing the country.&nbsp;

"I don't look at numbers because when I was a youngster, I used to look at numbers. Yes, it made me excited, but you know, if you think about numbers, there's a lot of pressure anyway playing for India. And if you take that added baggage, it doesn't really help. So, I'm very happy that we won and when you contribute towards that success it feels even better,” Bumrah said, who averages 13.06 from six Tests in India, having picked 36 wickets.&nbsp;

Jasprit Bumrah is a generational talent, perhaps the best pacer from India since Zaheer Khan. The right-arm bowler is known for sending down some of the meanest and unplayable yorkers, an example of which was the delivery that got Ollie Pope’s middle and leg stumps breaking into halves in the first innings of the Vizag Test.

Jasprit Bumrah is a generational talent, perhaps the best pacer from India since Zaheer Khan. The right-arm bowler is known for sending down some of the meanest and unplayable yorkers, an example of which was the delivery that got Ollie Pope’s middle and leg stumps breaking into halves in the first innings of the Vizag Test. After helping India win the match by 106 runs, claiming nine wickets across both innings, Bumrah revealed his first love in cricket. "As a youngster that [the yorker] is probably the first delivery I had learned because I had come from tennis ball cricket, and I had seen the legends of the game, Waqar [Younis], Wasim [Akram] and even Zaheer Khan, I had seen them on the television, how do they bowl yorkers," Bumrah told the broadcaster after India's 106-run victory. Bumrah’s love affair with bowling yorkers is there for everyone to see, and he admitted learning this type of delivery (first thing) when he picked the cricket ball. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG: ‘Proud’ Rohit lauds young squad but wants more from batters despite Vizag Test win "As a kid, I used to feel that is the only way to take wickets. So that is the first delivery I learned. Yes, I kept it with me, and I kept on using it to my advantage, and now, even in Test cricket, when you get wickets off it, it's great,” the India seamer said. The ace India bowler returned with six wickets in the first innings, including removing star players like Root, Pope, Bairstow and Stokes. His spell (6/45) helped India dismiss England (in the first innings) inside three sessions on the second day. After India’s second innings, where they got out all out on 255, thanks to Shubman Gill’s third Test ton, Bumrah returned to haunt the visitors in the final outing, bagging three wickets. 'Numbers don't matter to Bumrah' Bumrah accounted for Bairstow, Foakes and all-rounder Hartley in the second innings, as India wrapped up England on 292, winning the Test by 106 runs. Though Bumrah’s numbers are scary for the opposition irrespective of the venue, the India seamer said he doesn’t like looking into stats much as it adds to the pressure on those representing the country. "I don't look at numbers because when I was a youngster, I used to look at numbers. Yes, it made me excited, but you know, if you think about numbers, there's a lot of pressure anyway playing for India. And if you take that added baggage, it doesn't really help. So, I'm very happy that we won and when you contribute towards that success it feels even better,” Bumrah said, who averages 13.06 from six Tests in India, having picked 36 wickets.

IND v ENG: Vizag Test hero Jasprit Bumrah reveals his first love in cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma is very proud of his team for winning the second Test against England in Vizag and levelling the five-match series 1-1. The thumping 106-run victory came on the back of star performances mainly from three individuals – Yashasvi Jaiswal (209 in the first innings), Bumrah (nine&nbsp;wickets in the match) and Shubman Gill (104 in the second innings), and Rohit feels other batters need to step up in the remainder of the series.

While praising the wicket for being fair and batting-friendly, the India captain admitted that batters failed to convert those starts. He said the squad at the helm is young and will learn with time.

The opener added this win will boost the side’s confidence as they chase another series win at home in this format.&nbsp;

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"The wicket was really good to bat on. That's where, if I have to point anything, a lot of the batters got the start, but didn't convert into a big score, and [that's] something that we really need to look into," Rohit said at the post-match ceremony.&nbsp;

"But, again, having said that, I do understand they're very young, [and] they're very new to this form of the game. So obviously, it will take some time for us. It's important from our side to give them confidence, and this win, obviously, will give them a lot of confidence, and [tell them] just to go out there and play freely,” the India captain added.

<h2>‘Proud of this team’</h2>

Bazball is all over everyone and vowed to punish India in their conditions. Having won the first Test in Hyderabad from a losing position, England showed what their newest brand of cricket can do. Even in the recently-concluded second Test, England remained calm during the 399-run chase.&nbsp;

India didn’t allow them to build pressure on them, and courtesy of handy performances from Bumrah and Ashwin, they won this tie. Rohit acknowledged his team’s performance, saying,&nbsp; "Very, very proud of such a young squad in terms of the Test matches that they've played. To come up against a team like that, [who] won the first Test match, and then to come out and play like that for us, [it's] very, very positive."

"Like I said, a lot of the guys are quite young in terms of playing this form of the game for us. So it'll take some time, obviously, to be absolutely spot on, but you've got to give it to them. [They need] a little more time, a little more freedom as well. And that is something that we are constantly talking in the changing room that we want these guys to have some time in the middle, go and play freely without any pressure,” the India skipper added.

Rajkot will host the third Test starting February 15.&nbsp;

India captain Rohit Sharma is very proud of his team for winning the second Test against England in Vizag and levelling the five-match series 1-1. The thumping 106-run victory came on the back of star performances mainly from three individuals – Yashasvi Jaiswal (209 in the first innings), Bumrah (nine wickets in the match) and Shubman Gill (104 in the second innings), and Rohit feels other batters need to step up in the remainder of the series.

India captain Rohit Sharma is very proud of his team for winning the second Test against England in Vizag and levelling the five-match series 1-1. The thumping 106-run victory came on the back of star performances mainly from three individuals – Yashasvi Jaiswal (209 in the first innings), Bumrah (nine wickets in the match) and Shubman Gill (104 in the second innings), and Rohit feels other batters need to step up in the remainder of the series. While praising the wicket for being fair and batting-friendly, the India captain admitted that batters failed to convert those starts. He said the squad at the helm is young and will learn with time. The opener added this win will boost the side’s confidence as they chase another series win at home in this format. ALSO READ: IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: India beat England by 106 runs in Vizag, level series 1-1 "The wicket was really good to bat on. That's where, if I have to point anything, a lot of the batters got the start, but didn't convert into a big score, and [that's] something that we really need to look into," Rohit said at the post-match ceremony. "But, again, having said that, I do understand they're very young, [and] they're very new to this form of the game. So obviously, it will take some time for us. It's important from our side to give them confidence, and this win, obviously, will give them a lot of confidence, and [tell them] just to go out there and play freely,” the India captain added. ‘Proud of this team’ Bazball is all over everyone and vowed to punish India in their conditions. Having won the first Test in Hyderabad from a losing position, England showed what their newest brand of cricket can do. Even in the recently-concluded second Test, England remained calm during the 399-run chase. India didn’t allow them to build pressure on them, and courtesy of handy performances from Bumrah and Ashwin, they won this tie. Rohit acknowledged his team’s performance, saying, "Very, very proud of such a young squad in terms of the Test matches that they've played. To come up against a team like that, [who] won the first Test match, and then to come out and play like that for us, [it's] very, very positive." "Like I said, a lot of the guys are quite young in terms of playing this form of the game for us. So it'll take some time, obviously, to be absolutely spot on, but you've got to give it to them. [They need] a little more time, a little more freedom as well. And that is something that we are constantly talking in the changing room that we want these guys to have some time in the middle, go and play freely without any pressure,” the India skipper added. Rajkot will host the third Test starting February 15.

IND vs ENG: ‘Proud’ Rohit lauds young squad but wants more from batters after Vizag Test win

India bowler Jasprit Bumrah agreed that day 2 (Feb 3) of second Test against England 'was a good day' as he hit his marks and took six wickets to hand India a 143-run lead. This was one of the rare occasions when a pace bowler took a five-wicket haul on a pitch which is a&nbsp;spinners paradise. Bumrah, however, exploited reverse swing in Vizag and broke England's back, taking wickets of Joe Root, Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes in his 6/45 spell.

"You understand because you are playing three spinners and they will do a lot of work but whatever role you have you have to try and make an impact," Bumrah said after the second day's play.

"And today was a good day. I got six wickets but it's not going to happen every other day. But whenever I can help the team - how can I make things difficult, what is the best way? I try and search for answers. Some days it will not happen, that is how the sport works. When the good days happen, try and enjoy it and take that confidence," he added.

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"The ball is reverse-swinging and the ball is relatively hard, so I might have to come back early and go for a spell," the bowler further said.

Among his six wickets, Bumrah said Joe Root was the most important one "because we understand it's an important wicket in this Test match. He's a world-class batter and we know on this wicket, to get his wicket was really important because the wicket isn't doing a lot. It's a slow wicket. We understood that was an important phase and if we get him out that leaves you in an advantage there. We understand how important he is for the England team so very happy with that."

In reply to India's 396 in the first innings, England folded out for 253. India finished the day 2 at 28/0 with a total lead of 171 runs.

India bowler Jasprit Bumrah agreed that day 2 (Feb 3) of second Test against England 'was a good day' as he hit his marks and took six wickets to hand India a 143-run lead.

India bowler Jasprit Bumrah agreed that day 2 (Feb 3) of second Test against England 'was a good day' as he hit his marks and took six wickets to hand India a 143-run lead. This was one of the rare occasions when a pace bowler took a five-wicket haul on a pitch which is a spinners paradise. Bumrah, however, exploited reverse swing in Vizag and broke England's back, taking wickets of Joe Root, Ollie Pope and Ben Stokes in his 6/45 spell. "You understand because you are playing three spinners and they will do a lot of work but whatever role you have you have to try and make an impact," Bumrah said after the second day's play. "And today was a good day. I got six wickets but it's not going to happen every other day. But whenever I can help the team - how can I make things difficult, what is the best way? I try and search for answers. Some days it will not happen, that is how the sport works. When the good days happen, try and enjoy it and take that confidence," he added. Also Read: IND v ENG: ‘We believe we can chase anything’ – Crawley on England’s chances in Vizag "The ball is reverse-swinging and the ball is relatively hard, so I might have to come back early and go for a spell," the bowler further said. Among his six wickets, Bumrah said Joe Root was the most important one "because we understand it's an important wicket in this Test match. He's a world-class batter and we know on this wicket, to get his wicket was really important because the wicket isn't doing a lot. It's a slow wicket. We understood that was an important phase and if we get him out that leaves you in an advantage there. We understand how important he is for the England team so very happy with that." In reply to India's 396 in the first innings, England folded out for 253. India finished the day 2 at 28/0 with a total lead of 171 runs.

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: 'Not going to happen every day,' says Jasprit Bumrah after taking six-fer on day 2

The Jasprit Bumrah effect is for real.&nbsp;While the Indian seamer was rocking the touring England side with his out-of-the-world spell on day two of the ongoing Vizag Test, former India captain Sourav Ganguly urged the BCCI to back the bowlers to pick 20 wickets in all conditions, thus asking the board to prepare good wickets and not turning tracks at home for the future Test series.

Taking to microblogging site&nbsp;X (formerly known as Twitter),&nbsp;Ganguly said&nbsp;that with each passing day, his conviction of watching teams playing on good wickets is getting stronger. He argued that with the seam attack like Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and newcomer Mukesh Kumar, and alongside the dangerous spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar, this Indian bowling attack can pick 20 wickets on any track anywhere.

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Ganguly wrote, ‘When I see Bumrah Sami Siraj Mukesh bowl . I wonder why do we need to prepare turning tracks in india ..my conviction of playing on good wickets keeps getting stronger every game .. They will get 20 wickets on any surface with ashwin jadeja Kuldeep and axar .. batting quality dropping because of pitches in last 6 to 7 yrs at home ..good wickets are a must .. india will still win over 5 days .. @bcci’

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Such comments have come after Bumrah’s deadly spell against England on day two in Vizag. The ace India seamer bagged six wickets, including that of Joe Root, who was caught in the slips, and Captain Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope.

Besides Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav returned with three wickets in the first innings, and Axar picked just one. While Ravindra Jadeja is missing this Test due to an injury, seasoned campaigner Ravi Ashwin went wicketless in his 12-over spell.

<h2>Spinners dominate at home</h2>

In the last decade, Ravi Ashwin has picked more than 340 Test wickets at home, while Jadeja is second on the list with 199 wickets. Axar Patel - despite making his Test debut in 2021, is seventh on the list with 46 wickets from 12 games, while Kuldeep Yadav has picked around 20 wickets in five matches at home.&nbsp;

Such figures are enough to tell anyone&nbsp;what works well in this part of the world.&nbsp;

However,&nbsp;since the time Indian pacers helped the touring side win the maiden Test series Down Under about 7 years back,&nbsp;the Indian pace attack has started to emerge as a strong force.

Meanwhile, as things stand, India leads by 171 after day two of play in Vizag.&nbsp;

The Jasprit Bumrah effect is for real. While the Indian seamer was rocking the touring England side with his out-of-the-world spell on day two of the ongoing Vizag Test, former India captain Sourav Ganguly urged the BCCI to back the bowlers to pick 20 wickets in all conditions, thus asking the board to prepare good wickets and not turning tracks at home for the future Test series.

The Jasprit Bumrah effect is for real. While the Indian seamer was rocking the touring England side with his out-of-the-world spell on day two of the ongoing Vizag Test, former India captain Sourav Ganguly urged the BCCI to back the bowlers to pick 20 wickets in all conditions, thus asking the board to prepare good wickets and not turning tracks at home for the future Test series. Taking to microblogging site X (formerly known as Twitter), Ganguly said that with each passing day, his conviction of watching teams playing on good wickets is getting stronger. He argued that with the seam attack like Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and newcomer Mukesh Kumar, and alongside the dangerous spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar, this Indian bowling attack can pick 20 wickets on any track anywhere. ALSO READ: IND v ENG, Vizag Test, Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah rocks England with record spell as India stand tall Ganguly wrote, ‘When I see Bumrah Sami Siraj Mukesh bowl . I wonder why do we need to prepare turning tracks in india ..my conviction of playing on good wickets keeps getting stronger every game .. They will get 20 wickets on any surface with ashwin jadeja Kuldeep and axar .. batting quality dropping because of pitches in last 6 to 7 yrs at home ..good wickets are a must .. india will still win over 5 days .. @bcci’ When I see Bumrah Sami Siraj Mukesh bowl . I wonder why do we need to prepare turning tracks in india ..my conviction of playing on good wickets keeps getting stronger every game .. They will get 20 wickets on any surface with ashwin jadeja Kuldeep and axar .. batting quality… — Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 3, 2024 × Such comments have come after Bumrah’s deadly spell against England on day two in Vizag. The ace India seamer bagged six wickets, including that of Joe Root, who was caught in the slips, and Captain Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope. Besides Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav returned with three wickets in the first innings, and Axar picked just one. While Ravindra Jadeja is missing this Test due to an injury, seasoned campaigner Ravi Ashwin went wicketless in his 12-over spell. Spinners dominate at home In the last decade, Ravi Ashwin has picked more than 340 Test wickets at home, while Jadeja is second on the list with 199 wickets. Axar Patel - despite making his Test debut in 2021, is seventh on the list with 46 wickets from 12 games, while Kuldeep Yadav has picked around 20 wickets in five matches at home. Such figures are enough to tell anyone what works well in this part of the world. However, since the time Indian pacers helped the touring side win the maiden Test series Down Under about 7 years back, the Indian pace attack has started to emerge as a strong force. Meanwhile, as things stand, India leads by 171 after day two of play in Vizag.

Ganguly urges BCCI to prepare ‘good wickets’ for home Tests, backs seamers to do well in all conditions

India seamer Jasprit Bumrah made headlines with his record spell on day two of the ongoing Vizag Test against England. The ace pacer picked up a six-wicket haul, including that of&nbsp;Captain Ben Stokes and last game’s hero, Ollie Pope. Kuldeep Yadav returned with three wickets as India wrapped up England on 253 in their first innings.

Bumrah broke several records on his way to picking his third–best career spell in Tests as he became the quickest (in terms of balls bowled) Indian bowler to 150 Test wickets, taking 6781 balls.&nbsp;

Though Stokes' removal was the game-changing moment of the day, Bumrah's Yorker to get rid of Pope had the cricket world talking.

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Earlier in the day, young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who carried his bat on day one with a superb 179, completed his maiden Test double ton, scoring 209 off 290 balls.&nbsp;

With him and Ashwin around, India hoped for a better outing, but swift wickets had England at the forefront.&nbsp;

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James Anderson removed Ashwin on 20 before accounting for double-centurion Jaiswal on a well-made 209. Youngsters Bashir and Rehan picked a wicket each as England dismissed India for&nbsp;396 inside the first session.&nbsp;

Birthday boy Zak Crawley got the touring team off to a flyer, with openers adding 32 before lunch on day two.

<h2>Bumrah floors England with record spell</h2>

After Kuldeep and Axar picked both openers, including removing Crawley on 76, Bumrah first got the big fish Joe Root, caught in the first slip before removing Pope, bowled off a Yorker, breaking middle and leg stumps.&nbsp;

That dismissal was the beginning of something exciting for Bumrah, who then picked four more wickets to complete a six-wicket haul. Kuldeep returned with three wickets as India won the remaining two sessions to stand tall.

India started&nbsp;the second innings, with Jaiswal, for the second time in this Test, being the aggressor of the two.&nbsp;

Rohit and Jaiswal added 28 runs before the umpires decided to call it a day.&nbsp;

India now leads by 171 runs.&nbsp;

India seamer Jasprit Bumrah made headlines with his record spell on day two of the ongoing Vizag Test against England. The ace pacer picked up a six-wicket haul, including that of Captain Ben Stokes and last game’s hero, Ollie Pope.

India seamer Jasprit Bumrah made headlines with his record spell on day two of the ongoing Vizag Test against England. The ace pacer picked up a six-wicket haul, including that of Captain Ben Stokes and last game’s hero, Ollie Pope. Kuldeep Yadav returned with three wickets as India wrapped up England on 253 in their first innings. Bumrah broke several records on his way to picking his third–best career spell in Tests as he became the quickest (in terms of balls bowled) Indian bowler to 150 Test wickets, taking 6781 balls. Though Stokes' removal was the game-changing moment of the day, Bumrah's Yorker to get rid of Pope had the cricket world talking. Timber Striker Alert 🚨 A Jasprit Bumrah special 🎯 🔥 Drop an emoji in the comments below 🔽 to describe that dismissal Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @Jaspritbumrah93 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/U9mpYkYp6v — BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2024 × Earlier in the day, young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who carried his bat on day one with a superb 179, completed his maiden Test double ton, scoring 209 off 290 balls. With him and Ashwin around, India hoped for a better outing, but swift wickets had England at the forefront. ALSO READ: Bangladesh bowler Taskin Ahmed asks board to not consider him for Tests James Anderson removed Ashwin on 20 before accounting for double-centurion Jaiswal on a well-made 209. Youngsters Bashir and Rehan picked a wicket each as England dismissed India for 396 inside the first session. Birthday boy Zak Crawley got the touring team off to a flyer, with openers adding 32 before lunch on day two. Bumrah floors England with record spell After Kuldeep and Axar picked both openers, including removing Crawley on 76, Bumrah first got the big fish Joe Root, caught in the first slip before removing Pope, bowled off a Yorker, breaking middle and leg stumps. That dismissal was the beginning of something exciting for Bumrah, who then picked four more wickets to complete a six-wicket haul. Kuldeep returned with three wickets as India won the remaining two sessions to stand tall. India started the second innings, with Jaiswal, for the second time in this Test, being the aggressor of the two. Rohit and Jaiswal added 28 runs before the umpires decided to call it a day. India now leads by 171 runs.

IND v ENG, Vizag Test, Day 2: Jasprit Bumrah rocks England with record spell as India stand tall

After a decent start to their batting innings, England have taken a major stumble as Jasprit Bumrah ran riot on Day 2 of the ongoing Visakhapatnam Test on Saturday (Feb 3). Bumrah, who struggled with injuries in 2023 did not waste&nbsp;time to make his presence felt&nbsp;in 2024 and was seen in great touch on Saturday. His eye-catching display saw him dismiss both in-form Joe Root and Ollie Pope and help the host&nbsp;assert their dominance over the contest.

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<h2>Bumrah yorks Pope</h2>

On the penultimate ball of the 28th over, a sublime yorker from Bumrah caught Pope by surprise as the batter failed to judge the flight of the delivery. The unplayable yorker saw Pope’s wickets get dismantled and&nbsp;dent England’s hopes of scoring a big total. Pope, who played a match-winning knock of 196 runs in the Hyderabad Test was dismissed for 23 off 55 and returned to the pavilion frustrated.

The wicket came in the aftermath of Root’s wicket who was dismissed in the previous over by Bumrah on 5. This was the eighth time Bumrah got the better of Root in the red-ball format as he continued his impressive run against the former England captain. Bumrah would soon get Jonny Bairstow’s wicket as well leaving the visitors struggling at 159/5.

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At the time of writing, England were 167/5 and still trail by 229 runs in the first innings with five wickets in hand. Captain Ben Stokes (14) and Ben Foakes (1) were in the middle&nbsp;trying to make&nbsp;another solid comeback.

Earlier, India were bowled out for 396 in 112 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring his maiden double ton in the Test format. He scored 209 before being&nbsp;scalped by James Anderson who ended his spell with three wickets. Interestingly, Shubman Gill’s 34 was the second highest score for India, highlighting the batting flaws.

Like Anderson, Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed also ended with three wickets each while Tom Hartley got the remaining solitary wicket.

After a decent start to their batting innings, England have taken a major stumble as Jasprit Bumrah ran riot on Day 2 of the ongoing Visakhapatnam Test on Saturday (Feb 3).

After a decent start to their batting innings, England have taken a major stumble as Jasprit Bumrah ran riot on Day 2 of the ongoing Visakhapatnam Test on Saturday (Feb 3). Bumrah, who struggled with injuries in 2023 did not waste time to make his presence felt in 2024 and was seen in great touch on Saturday. His eye-catching display saw him dismiss both in-form Joe Root and Ollie Pope and help the host assert their dominance over the contest. Timber Striker Alert 🚨 A Jasprit Bumrah special 🎯 🔥 Drop an emoji in the comments below 🔽 to describe that dismissal Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @Jaspritbumrah93 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/U9mpYkYp6v — BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2024 × Bumrah yorks Pope On the penultimate ball of the 28th over, a sublime yorker from Bumrah caught Pope by surprise as the batter failed to judge the flight of the delivery. The unplayable yorker saw Pope’s wickets get dismantled and dent England’s hopes of scoring a big total. Pope, who played a match-winning knock of 196 runs in the Hyderabad Test was dismissed for 23 off 55 and returned to the pavilion frustrated. The wicket came in the aftermath of Root’s wicket who was dismissed in the previous over by Bumrah on 5. This was the eighth time Bumrah got the better of Root in the red-ball format as he continued his impressive run against the former England captain. Bumrah would soon get Jonny Bairstow’s wicket as well leaving the visitors struggling at 159/5. ALSO READ | IND vs ENG: Kevin Pietersen backs Shubman Gill despite shaky form, compares to THIS legendary player At the time of writing, England were 167/5 and still trail by 229 runs in the first innings with five wickets in hand. Captain Ben Stokes (14) and Ben Foakes (1) were in the middle trying to make another solid comeback. Earlier, India were bowled out for 396 in 112 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring his maiden double ton in the Test format. He scored 209 before being scalped by James Anderson who ended his spell with three wickets. Interestingly, Shubman Gill’s 34 was the second highest score for India, highlighting the batting flaws. Like Anderson, Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed also ended with three wickets each while Tom Hartley got the remaining solitary wicket.

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