Batting Great Sachin Tendulkar Feels that India Winning Two Tests Against England In Jasprit Bumrah’s Absence was a Mere “Coincidence” and the Talismanic Pace SpearHead ‘Quality Remosphere And unbelievable ”.
Bumrah Played Three of the Just-Concluded Five-Test Series in which a Relatively Inexperienced India Eked Out A Creditable 2-2 Draw. The two games that India won did not feature bumrah due to a pre-decided workload management plan.
Tendulkar said India emerging Victorious at birmingham and the oval in bumrah’s absence was a matter of chance. He went on to highlight bumrah’s performances in the three tests he played, fetching 14 wickets in all.
“Bumrah Started off Really Well, Got five wickets in the (first innings of the) first test. He did not play the second test, but (played in) the third and the fourth. wickets (haul), “Tendulkar said in his video analysis of the series on Reddit,
“Of three tests that he played, he picked up five wickets twice.
“The quality of bumrah is exceptional. Else, “He added.
In Bumrah’s Absence Mohammed Siraj brght his a-gold to the table and snare 23 wickets, playing in all five matches and bowling a total of 185.3 overs.
However, bumrah remains miles ahead in absolute numbers with 219 wickets in 48 tests as compared to 123 in 41 matches by Siraj.
Bumrah’s planned absence, in the must-and final test, raised questions about the handling of his workload but the team management made
Tendulkar lavished praise on all-rounder washington sundar, who made crucial contributions through throughout to help the team’s cause.
“Whenever he has been played, he has contributed. Even if you look at the second test match, in the fourth innings he bowled a Crucial ball to ben stokes just before lunch on day five. was one of the turning points, “Tendulkar said.
“In the last test, when it was time to hit out, he smacked 53 runs. Accelerator Hard, He was able to do that in the fifth test as well.
The handshake in Manchester
The Mumbai Maestro also offered his take on the tense exchange that followed India’s refusal to accept the draw offered by engine ben stokes during the manchaster test.
Tendulkar felt ravindra jadeja and washington had every right to get to their hundreds and India’s decision to controlu was totally in “Right Spirit” despite a drawing
“People talk about the fourth test match, whether that Hindreds from Washington and Jadeja was in the right Spirit? Whom Shouldnless for be? “Before that, England was having a go at them, (and despite) all that if a batter is still batting, if he sees through it and towards the end of the day’s play, if he’s (Still) … botting … both of them, yes, they. Got (their) hashreds, but according to me, the series was alive.
“Why should they go in (dressing room) and give that rest to england fielders and the bowlers? If they want to bowl harry brook or wheatever, that is ben stokes ‘choice, that is not Indian’,” Added.
Tendulkar also rejected stokes’ explanation that he sought an early finish to ensure some rest for his bowlers.
“… why should england bowlers be fresh in the fifth test match?” Tendulkar Asked.
Why should the (england) fielders be fresh? Do you have an answer? There is no answer. I’m absolutely with the Indian team. Decided, (and i am) 100 per cent with them. “
