Jasprit Bumrah continued his superb form in Test cricket with yet another five-wicket haul. He helped India bowl England out for 465 on Day 3 of the first Test at Headingley.
Bumrah's 5/83 - his 14th five-for in the format - gave India a narrow six-run lead in the first innings. But while the fast bowler was exceptional with the ball, he didn't get the support he deserved in the field.
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The Indian fielders had a rough day - especially in the slips. Harry Brook top-scored for England with 99; he was dropped twice - both chances coming off Bumrah’s bowling.
These lapses not only cost India runs but also took some sheen off Bumrah's otherwise clinical spell. At stumps, India reached 90/2 in their second innings.
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They stretching the lead to 96 with KL Rahul (47*) and Shubman Gill (6*) unbeaten.
What did Jasprit Bumrah say about the dropped catches?
Speaking after the day's play, Bumrah didn't blame his teammates and chose to take a mature view on the dropped catches.
"Dropped catches are part and parcel of the game. No one does it purposely. People will learn from this experience," Bumrah said.
He also praised Harry Brook's fighting knock.
"Harry Brook played really well. This is a very high-scoring ground, so you need to be very accurate," he added.
When asked about workload concerns, Bumrah brushed aside any talk of fatigue.
"Log bolte rahenge. Ab jaaega, ab jaaega. Mai 10-12 saal se khel raha hoon, IPL khel raha hoon. Jab tak bhagwan ne likha hai khelunga, he said.
He also made it clear that public perception doesn't affect him.
"I can’t control aura and all that. I just focus on preparation and ticking my boxes," he concluded.