The ongoing fifth and ultimate Test between India and Australia is evenly poised heading into Day 3 on the Sydney Cricket Ground. While a complete of 15 wickets fell on Day 2, India stand-in Jasprit Bumrah‘s damage was the spotlight of the day. Bumrah bowled only one over after Lunch, with the likes of Prasidh Krishna (3-42), Mohammed Siraj (3-51) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2-32) sharing the workload in his absence. Bumrah left the stadium with the crew physician and a safety officer as proven on the dwell broadcast.
He was later proven returning to the dressing room after scans earlier than stumps. India pacer Krishna, whereas talking at a press convention, revealed that Bumrah suffered again spasm. However, he could not affirm whether or not Bumrah will take the sphere on Day 3.
However, studies later revealed that whereas Bumrah will probably be “ok” to bat, a ultimate name on his participation for Australia’s second innings will probably be taken on the idea of how he feels within the morning.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Bumrah’s return is a severe trigger for concern for the aspect, with the crew having solely 4 wickets in hand, and even a lead of 200 is probably not protected if the 31-year-old doesn’t bowl on day 3.
“Look, if Indian scores more 40 runs or they put 185 on the board then they have a great chance but it all depends on Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. If Jasprit Bumrah is fit then 145-150 might be enough. But if Jasprit Bumrah is not fit then a score of around 200 also might not be enough,” Gavaskar informed Star Sports throughout an interplay.
Gavaskar went on so as to add that India’s choice to keep up secrecy over Bumrah’s availability was the proper choice.
“One thing that I liked was when he came back after the scan, obviously it took a lot of time because the hospital is a bit far, but he looked in good shape and his body language was such that there was no indication of the Australian team and it is very important to maintain the secrecy.
“Because, tactically you don’t want to announce whether or not Bumrah will probably be accessible for bowling or not, and even when he’s not accessible and this information goes throughout the opposition dressing room as a result of until now Australian batsmen have not came upon a technique to counter him, they do not know whether or not they need to assault, defend, or whether or not they need to play on front-foot.
“So to execute this plan it is important to maintain secrecy, so Bumrah and the Indian team management managed it quite well,” he added.
(With IANS Inputs)
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