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Jasprit Bumrah didn’t spare his critics during a media interaction after taking a record five-wicket haul at Lord’s.
Jasprit Bumrah has now 13 five-wicket hauls in overseas Tests. (AP Photo)
Loads of questions have been raised over Jasprit Bumrah ever because it emerged that Team India is managing his workload that may see the pace spearhead play only three Tests of their five-match series in England. Bumrah was rested from the second Test despite India trailing 0-1 after losing the series opener and thus leaving the bowling attack weaker.
In Bumrah’s absence though, Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj stepped up to fireside India to a famous 336-run win because the tourists pulled themselves on level terms.
After making his return within the playing XI for the third Test, Bumrah responded with an excellent five-wicket haul, a tally that helped India bowl out England for 387 at Lord’s.
Having knocked down batters on the sector, Bumrah then took down his critics with a pointy jibe during a media interaction in London.
“Honours board par aana acchi baat hai but mujhe pata hai ki discussions toh honge hi. Views, subscribers – aaj kal zamana he wahi hai. Subko sansani karni hai. Theek hai, log paise kama rahe hain mere through acchi baat hai. Mereko kum say kim dua denge. (It’s good to be on the honours board. I do know people will discuss. Views, subscribers – it’s the trendy way. I do know people prefer to sensationalise things. (But) It’s not in my hands. It’s good that folks are earning money through me. At the least they are going to wish well for me,” Bumrah said.
Nevertheless, Bumrah did admit that players will proceed to be judged by their performances citing the instance of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
“Till the time I’m wearing this jersey, there will likely be judgement. Obviously, that’s part and parcel of skilled sport. You’ll all the time be judged by your performance, day in and day trip. Sachin sir played 200 Test matches, (even) he was also judged,” Bumrah said.
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