On Day 3 in Hyderabad, India asserted control over the first of five Tests, moving steadily towards a comprehensive victory at the brink of Tea. Despite facing a 190-run deficit, the visitors showcased a strong start to their second innings, crossing the 100-run mark with just one wicket down.
However, when the pressure began to mount, Jasprit Bumrah orchestrated a remarkable turnaround with a spell that will be remembered for ages.
While the entire team celebrated their pace spearhead’s efforts, Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself unintentionally in the crossfire of Bumrah’s intensity.
In the 25th over, Bumrah’s slower delivery induced an inside edge from Ollie Pope, causing the ball to roll towards the leg side. Seizing the opportunity, the Englishmen attempted a quick single as Jaiswal sprinted in from short midwicket. Acting on instinct, Jaiswal swiftly picked up the ball and unleashed a rapid one-handed throw towards the batter’s end, even though Jonny Bairstow had safely reached home.
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The unexpected throw caught everyone off guard, with no fielder backing up on the offside. The ball rolled to deep point, prompting Bumrah to express his frustration through animated gestures and a few stern words directed at the young Jaiswal. Fortunately, the batters failed to capitalize on the overthrow, limiting Bumrah’s outburst to a brief moment of frustration.