After facing a defeat against England in the first Test match, Team India bounced back in the second Test match. They defeated England in the next match by 106 runs. That was an amazing comeback. Jasprit Bumrah took 6 wickets in 45 runs in the first innings. He ended the Test match with a bowling figure of 9/91. But after the win, an Instagram story by him caught the limelight.Â
Bumrah’s Cryptic Insta Story:
Jasprit Bumrah is a key bowler of the Indian cricket team. This pacer was the reason for India’s many wins in the past. From the World Cup to the Test matches against England, Bumrah’s contribution to India’s win remained the same. In the last two matches, he shines bright again. But an Instagram post by the pacer caught the attention.Â
On February 7, Jasprit Bumrah shared a cryptic story on Instagram, that caught attention. He posted a picture that shows an empty gallery, where a man is sitting alone. Under this ‘The Support vs’ is written. The next part of the picture shows a gallery full of people and ‘The Congratulations’ is written there. Fans are puzzled by this story:
Bumrah’s Excellence in the Second Test Match:
Jasprit Bumrah achieved a significant milestone by claiming the top spot in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test rankings for the first time in his career. His outstanding performance in India’s second Test against England propelled him to surpass teammate Ravichandran Ashwin. Bumrah’s ascent marks him as the first Indian fast bowler to lead the ICC Test rankings. He joins an elite group of Indian bowlers, including Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Bishan Singh Bedi, who have previously held this position.Â
Despite his previous highest rank being third, Bumrah’s stellar showing in the recent match catapulted him to the top spot, advancing three places from fourth. Meanwhile, Ashwin dropped to third in the updated rankings. Bumrah’s remarkable match figures of 9/91 were instrumental in India’s series-equaling victory over England, earning him the Player of the Match award.
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