India went 1-0 up in the five-match Test series against England after a dramatic win on the fifth day at Lord’s on Monday, August 16. Chasing 272 in the second innings, the Indian bowling lineup rattled England's batting unit and bundled them out for 120 to win the match by 151 runs.
But the intense clash between the two sides witnessed some heated exchange of words on the field, especially during the Bumrah-Shami batting show. The visitors were struggling at 209/8 in the second innings when Bumrah and Shami joined hands and unleashed something special with the bat.
The two stitched a record partnership of 89 runs for the ninth wicket. Shami went on to score an unbeaten half-century while Bumrah scored 34* during the course, helping India put up a good total on the board.
India batsman and the Man of the Match KL Rahul said that the on-field war of words motivated Team India to win the game.
"As a team, we are not shy to say a word or two. If someone goes at one of our players then the rest of the ten guys get really pumped as well. Because that's the kind of team we are, that's the kind of team atmosphere and bonding we have,” he said. The right-handed batsman also lauded Shami and Bumrah for their efforts with the bat.
"The partnership between Bumrah and Shami to start the day was so, so good. When your bowlers go out there and show so much heart and put up a fight like that it just pumps you up," said Rahul.
The third Test between the two sides is scheduled to begin on August 25 in Leeds.