In the second Test match of the five-match series, he took nine wickets in the match, helping India defeat England by 106 runs.
Bumrah thought back to his brilliant performance in India’s win in Visakhapatnam, remembering the game-winning yorker that destroyed Ollie Pope’s stumps in the opening inning.
Pope was left dumbfounded by Bumrah’s reverse-swinging yorker, which sent his leg stumps and middle stump soaring off of the ground.
During the post-match press conference, Bumrah gave an overview of his cricket career and emphasised the significant influence of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Zaheer Khan on the development of his bowling ability.
The first delivery method I was taught was the yorker. I discovered it when using the tennis ball for play. I learned that from seeing Waqar [Younis], Wasim [Akram], and Zaheer [Khan] do it on television, Bumrah said.
Surprisingly, Bumrah stressed that he now places more emphasis on team achievements than on statistics. He emphasised his dedication to developing the next generation of cricket players by acknowledging the responsibility that came with leading the younger players.
“I don’t focus on figures. I used to get delighted when I saw numbers when I was younger. I don’t check it now, though. It comes with additional baggage. The victory was what mattered, and Bumrah expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
Jasprit Bumrah noted that his position in the Indian speed assault was changing as well. He does not, however, see himself as the pack’s leader.
India and England will play the third Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on February 15, with the series tied at one.
