Is Jasprit Bumrah bowling on a different surface altogether? How long can his magic continue to make India relevant? Why is it not hard for opposition batters to score runs off other pacers? Will the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna back Bumrah up anytime soon? These are the questions that will linger in the minds of Indian management and fans after what was seen on Day 2 of the England vs India opening Test in Leeds.
Bumrah: One-man show makes India relevant
At Headingley on Day 2 of the first Test, Jasprit Bumrah once again carried India’s bowling hopes on his back. On a day tailor-made for seamers, with overhead conditions and a pitch offering some movement, it was only Bumrah who looked threatening. He finished with 3 for 48 in 13 overs. The rest of India’s pacers? A combined 27 overs, 0 wickets, and 129 runs conceded at 4.77 runs per over, worse than England’s overall run rate of 4.27.
The difference in quality, control, and execution was glaring. Mohammed Siraj, entrusted to be Bumrah’s deputy, lacked precision. Although he can be extremely threatening, the DSP didn’t execute his plans, and he failed to sustain pressure. Prasidh Krishna, playing his first Test in England, looked undercooked and lacked planning.
Most surprising was captain Shubman Gill’s decision not to bowl Shardul Thakur until the 40th over. It might be a clear sign of a lack of trust. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja, the lone spinner, toiled without impact.
India’s pace depth has been exposed repeatedly since the opening BGT Perth Test in 2024. The gap between Bumrah and the rest has only widened:
Since BGT 2024/25WicketsAverageJasprit Bumrah3513.31Other Indian Bowlers4840.29Talk about overdependence. This is almost three times the difference!
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