Jasprit Bumrah’s Witty Reply Steals the Show Amidst Gabba Test Drama
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s star bowler in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, added a cheeky moment to his media chat during the third Test in Brisbane. Bumrah has been India’s best bowler, with 18 wickets. He is the series leader. His team’s struggles led to questions. So, he gave a memorable reply to a query about Indian batting.
Reporter’s Question Sparks a Lighthearted Exchange
At the press conference, a reporter asked Bumrah about India’s batting struggles. He added a disclaimer about his expertise in the matter.
Reporter: “Hi, Jasprit. What is your assessment of the batting, although you are not the best person to answer the question, but what do you think about the situation of the team, considering the conditions in Gabba?”
Bumrah, known for his sharp sense of humor, replied with a witty jab:
Bumrah:“It’s an interesting question. But, you are questioning my batting ability. You should use Google and see who has got the most number of runs in a Test over. But, jokes apart. That’s another story.”
The reference? Bumrah famously smashed England’s Stuart Broad for 35 runs in a single over in Birmingham in 2022. It’s a record for the most runs in a Test over.
India Struggles Amidst Tough Gabba Conditions
The lighthearted moment came amidst a difficult Test for India. On a rain-hit third day, India were 51/4. They chased Australia’s first-innings total of 445. Bumrah’s 6/76 was India’s highlight. But, the rest of the bowlers struggled to contain the Australians.
The pressure was compounded by India’s faltering batting performance. Questions arose about the batters’ technique and mental toughness. Critics blamed the team for choosing to bowl first on a tough Gabba wicket.
Bumrah Defends the Team Amid Transition
When pressed on the batting and bowling challenges, Bumrah offered a balanced view. He reminded the media that the team is in a transition.
“We don’t, as a team, point fingers at each other and we don’t want to get into that mindset where we are pointing fingers at each other that ‘you should do this, you should do that’,” Bumrah told media after stumps when asked for his assessment of India’s batting.” – Bumrah said.
Jasprit Bumra’s humourous reply to a question regarding the batting. 🤣👌pic.twitter.com/hX5kTsx384
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 16, 2024
He discussed the challenges of the Gabba wicket. He stressed the difficulty of playing in Australian conditions.
“We, as a team, are going through a transition, new players are coming here and it’s not the easiest place to play cricket. Over here, it’s a different atmosphere with this wicket being a different challenge so yeah, we are not looking at that.”
A Leader in Bowling and Team Morale
Bumrah, with 18 wickets so far in the series, has been the backbone of India’s bowling attack. Bumrah dismissed worries about a lack of support from fellow bowlers. He took criticism and vowed to mentor the younger players.
“As a bowling unit, we are in transition, so it’s my job to help the others. I have played a little more than them, so I am trying to guide them,” said the pacer, who now has an impressive tally of 191 Test wickets in just 43 matches.
Key Statistics
- Jasprit Bumrah in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024: 18 wickets, including 6/76 in the Gabba Test.
- India’s First Innings Collapse: 51/4 on a rain-hit Day 3.
- Australia’s first innings total was : 445 runs. Usman Khawaja and Travis Head contributed significantly.
Jasprit Bumrah shines as India’s best player in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His on-field play and off-field leadership are key. His witty reply to the reporter shows his calm, confident composure. This, despite the team’s tough challenges in the series. With one match left, India must regroup. They need a stronger performance in the final Test.
