Indian bowlers showcased their prowess on the inaugural day of the highly anticipated Test series on Thursday, dismissing the visiting English side for 246 in just 64.3 overs. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were instrumental, claiming three wickets each.
Despite the pitch exhibiting significant turn and variable bounce from the first session, it was Jasprit Bumrah who unexpectedly stole the spotlight, applying his T20 skills with brilliance. Even the seasoned Ben Stokes couldn’t help but commend Bumrah’s genius.
In the final session, England’s skipper aggressively utilized his skills, pushing towards a score of 77 and threatening to surpass the par score. In response, Rohit Sharma entrusted his premier pacer, Bumrah, with the ball. After unsettling Stokes with the cutter, the right-arm quick showcased his best.
Approaching from around the stumps, Bumrah strategically pitched the ball around the leg to entice Stokes out of his crease, creating room before delivering a devastating cutter. The ball sharply turned after landing, leaving Stokes bewildered as it crashed into the middle stump.
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Acknowledging the excellence of Bumrah’s delivery, Stokes could only shrug in defeat, recognizing the difficulty of facing such a skillful delivery. Twitterati promptly showered praise on the Indian speedster for his remarkable performance.