Jasprit Bumrah in the press conference (Source: @mufaddal_vohra/x.com)
The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy is going on and Team India is dealing with some real struggles. After facing a tough defeat in Adelaide, the visitors are now fighting to stay afloat in the ongoing Gabba Test. While batting in the first inning, the Indian batting lineup collapsed again. After day 3, Jasprit Bumrah’s cheeky interaction with the media grabbed attention.
After winning the Adelaide Test, the Australian side is high on their confidence. After dominating the Indian bowlers with their batting excellence, the Aussie bowlers thrived against the Indian batters on day 3.
Bumrah’s Hilarious Reply In The Press Meet
After Team India faced batting woes on day 3, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah came for an interaction with the media. While admitting that Bumrah might not be the best person to ask about batting, the journalist asked him about team India’s batting. After that, Bumrah came up with a hilarious replay, and that grabbed the limelight.
“What's your assessment on the batting, although you're not the best to answer this.” the journalist asked.
“You're questioning my abilities with the bat? You should Google and see who has most runs in a single over in Tests.” Bumrah responded hilariously.
Along with his exceptional bowling records, the ace Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah holds an incredible batting record in the longest format. In 2022, Bumrah smashed 34 runs in a single over against Stuart Broad.
Bumrah Shines At Gabba But Team India’s Woes Continue
Jasprit Bumrah has been in sensational form in the ongoing Test series. He started the series with an exciting 5-wicket haul in the Perth Test. In the second Test, he secured four crucial wickets. But in the ongoing Gabba Test, he's proven to be a real menace. In the first innings, he secured 6 crucial wickets. He has also become the second bowler to secure 50 Test wickets in Australia.
Day 3 saw India’s batting woes continue as they flattered under Australia’s mighty bowling attack. Within 14 overs, Team India lost four wickets. Mitchell Starc dismissed both openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli’s issue will the outside off stump persisted and Hazlewood dismissed him for 3. Rishabh Pant quickly followed, getting out shortly after, which put India in a tough spot. KL Rahul is still unbeaten on 33 runs. As the rain interrupted the game again, Team India ended the day 3 on 51-4.