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“Real star”: Ex-Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Bumrah
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has praised fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his exemplary performance in the third Test against England, calling him a “real star” despite India’s narrow 22-run defeat. The third Test, played at Lord’s, saw England claw their way back into the five-match series, now leading 2-1. Bumrah was a standout performer across both innings, finishing the match with seven wickets—five in the first innings and two more in the second. In addition to his bowling exploits, Bumrah also contributed with the bat, adding valuable runs down the order during India’s chase of 193. Bumrah forged a 35-run union with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to anchor India’s chase, facing England’s intense bowling attack.
“Ravindra Jadeja was batting well and defending resolutely, but it never looked like he was taking the kind of risks needed to help India win. He was playing a waiting game and hoping against hope. The real star in that partnership, though, was Jasprit Bumrah. He stayed out there for one hour and 40 minutes against high-quality fast bowling, facing bouncers, and it was remarkable to see how his net sessions with the bat finally paid off," Manjrekar said while speaking on JioHotstar's ‘Follow The Blues’.
Manjrekar also lauded determined Ravindra Jadeja’s impressive batting efforts to keep the side in the hunt.
"It’s heartening to see how much Jadeja trusts his defence these days. He plays long innings now, patient and with time on his side. Jadeja was trying, no doubt, but given the pitch, the conditions, and India’s scoring rate, the chase looked beyond reach," he said.
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