The ongoing fifth and final Test between India and Australia is scheduled to be played on three even days at the Sydney Cricket Ground. A total of 15 wickets fell on day two, but the injury of Jasprit Bumrah for the Indian side was the highlight of the day. Bumrah bowled just once after lunch with the likes of Prasidh Krishna (3-42), Mohammed Siraj (3-51) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2-32) sharing the workload in his absence. Bumrah left the stadium along with the team doctor and security personnel, as seen on live broadcast.
He was later seen returning to the dressing room after a pre-stump scan. India pacer Krishna revealed in a press conference that Bumrah suffered back spasms. However, it could not be confirmed whether Bumrah would play in the match on the third day.
However, reports later stated that Bumrah would be “okay” to bat, but the final decision on his participation in Australia’s second innings would be taken based on how he feels in the morning.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Bumrah’s return is a cause for serious concern for the team. The team has just four wickets and even a lead of 200 might not be safe if the 31-year-old does not bowl on the day. 3.
“If the Indians score 40-plus or have 185 runs on the board, they have a good chance, but it all depends on Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness. If Jasprit Bumrah is fit, 145-150 may be enough. But if Jasprit Bumrah is not, then 200 “Even a score won’t be enough.” Gavaskar said in an interview with Star Sports.
Gavaskar went on to add that India’s decision to maintain secrecy about Bumrah’s availability was the right one.
“One thing I liked was that when they came back from the scan, of course it took a long time because the hospital was a bit far away, but they were in great shape and their body language was so Australian that they didn’t look Australian at all. We are a team and confidentiality is very important. do.
“Because, tactically, we don’t want it to be known whether Bumrah is available to bowl or not. And even if he is not available, this news spreads around the opposition dressing room because so far the Australian batsmen have not found a way to hit back. For him. They don’t know whether to attack, defend or play on the front foot.
“Hence, to execute this plan, maintaining secrecy is important and Bumrah and the Indian team management have managed this very well,” he added.
(With IANS inputs)
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