AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah mocks reporter after being questioned about his batting record
jasprit bumrahstar Indian fast bowler, recently displayed his quick wit and humor during a press conference after the third day’s play in the ongoing test match against Australia at the Gabba The interaction highlighted not only Bumrah’s prowess on the field, but also his ability to engage with the media in a cheerful manner.
Jasprit Bumrah’s cheeky comeback to a reporter’s question
The funny exchange started when a reporter at the press conference after the end of the day raised a question about India’s batting performance, subtly implying that Bumrah might not be the most qualified person to comment on the batting. The reporter asked: “Hi Jasprit. What’s your assessment of the batting, although you’re not the best person to answer the question, but what do you think of the team’s situation, considering the conditions at the Gabba?”
Bumrah, known for his sharp sense of humour, responded with a playful jab, saying, “It’s an interesting question. But, you are questioning my batting ability. You should use Google and see who got the most runs in a test. But, jokes aside. That’s another story.“This witty retort not only made those present laugh, but also reminded everyone of his remarkable achievement, when he made 35 runs in a single innings. Stuart Broad in 2022.
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Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance in the Brisbane Test
While Bumrah’s batting skills may be a joke, his bowling remains undeniably outstanding. In the Test match itself, he demonstrated his bowling dominance by taking six wickets for 76 runs in Australia’s first innings. His performance was crucial in containing Australia to 445 runs, especially against formidable batsmen like Travis Head and Steve Smithwho both scored centuries. despite IndiaStruggling with the bat, where they ended the day at 3 at 51 for 4, Bumrah’s contributions with the ball have been instrumental throughout the series.
As the vice-captain of the Indian team, Bumrah has taken on a leadership role, especially considering the team’s current transition phase with several new players. He emphasized the importance of mentoring within the squad, stating that he aims to guide younger players such as Akash Deep i Nitish Kumar Reddy sharing his experiences on and off the field.
Bumrah’s take on India’s current state of play
Despite facing an uphill battle in the Test series against Australia, Bumrah remains optimistic about India’s chances. He noted that partnership building will be crucial to his batting line-up going forward. With players like KL Rahul showing promise at the crease, there is hope that India can bounce back from their early setbacks.
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