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India Today
26-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Jasprit Bumrah concedes 100-plus in an innings, ends 47-Test match streak
Jasprit Bumrah endured one of the most challenging days of his Test career on Day 4 of the Manchester Test. The Indian fast bowler conceded over 100 runs in an innings for the first time, finishing with figures of 2 for 112 as England amassed 669 runs in their first innings of the fourth Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Bumrah had come close to conceding a century of runs during the Boxing Day Test in 2024–25, where he gave away 99 runs while claiming four wickets. However, in Manchester, the ace pacer appeared a shadow of his former self, struggling to generate speeds above 140 kph and lacking his usual bite. | Manchester Test Day 4 Updates |advertisementBumrah bowled 33 overs, conceded 112 runs, and picked up two wickets—those of wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith and lower-order batter Liam Dawson. It was the second-longest spell he has bowled in a Test innings, just behind the 36 overs he delivered in Chennai in 2021 against Expensive Test Spells by Bumrah 33.0 overs, 112 runs, 2 wickets, vs England, Manchester, 202528.4 overs, 99 runs, 4 wickets, vs Australia, Melbourne, 202426.0 overs, 88 runs, 1 wicket, vs New Zealand, Wellington, 202029.0 overs, 85 runs, 5 wickets, vs England, Nottingham, 201836.0 overs, 84 runs, 3 wickets, vs England, Chennai, 2021On Day 3, Bumrah looked out of rhythm, delivering loose balls at the start of each spell in an uncharacteristic performance. The 31-year-old also seemed to be dealing with a niggle, leaving the field during the second session and missing out on bowling with the second new ball after 90 decision to field three all-rounders instead of including a genuine wicket-taker like Kuldeep Yadav backfired. With Bumrah not at his best, India lacked the control and penetration needed to stem the run flow. England capitalised, sending the Indian bowlers on a leather had started the innings well, fresh from India's first-innings total of 357. However, support was lacking. Debutant Anshul Kamboj surprisingly took the new ball ahead of Mohammed Siraj and failed to complement Bumrah, allowing Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley to dominate with a 166-run opening carnage continued with Joe Root and Ben Stokes hammering big hundreds, followed by a quickfire fifty from Brydon Carse, as England posted their highest-ever Test total at Old Trafford, surpassing Australia's 656 for 8 fitness remains a concern. He had previously broken down during the final Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy in Australia and missed the Champions Trophy. Prior to the current series, Bumrah had declared he would play only three Tests, but breaking down again in the third has reignited worries over his long-term availability.- EndsTune InYou May Also Like
India.com
12-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
A Thread From Your Late Father: Sachin Tendulkar Recalls Virat Kohlis Thoughtful Gesture When He Retired From Test Cricket
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday hailed star batter Virat Kohli after his Test retirement and recalled a 'thoughtful gesture' from him. Virat, who made his Test debut against West Indies in 2011, announced his retirement from the longest format of the game on Monday, May 12 through a social media post. The 36-year-old Kohli retired from Tests having scored 9230 runs from his 123 matches, with 30 Test centuries and 31 fifties and many other memorable innings across a glorious career. Taking to social media, Tendulkar, whose storied Test career came to an end in 2013 with a 2-0 series sweep against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, penned an emotional tribute to Virat. Sachin recalled his last Test when Kohli offered him a thread from his late father as a gift. "As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I may not have a thread to offer in return, please know that you carry my deepest admiration and very best wishes," Sachin wrote on X. "Your true legacy, Virat, lies in inspiring countless young cricketers to pick up the sport. What an incredible Test career you have had! You have given Indian cricket so much more than just runs – you have given it a new generation of passionate fans and players. Congratulations on a very special Test career," he added. As you retire from Tests, I'm reminded of your thoughtful gesture 12 years ago, during my last Test. You offered to gift me a thread from your late father. It was something too personal for me to accept, but the gesture was heartwarming and has stayed with me ever since. While I… — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 12, 2025 Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, India registered 40 wins from his 68 Tests, making him the most successful Indian men's captain in the red-ball format, in terms of wins. He hung up his spikes as the fourth-most successful Test captain overall, behind Graeme Smith (53 wins), Ricky Ponting (48 wins), and Steve Waugh (41 wins). The Sydney Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia in January will go down as the last game of his career in the longest format of cricket. He registered the scores of just 17 & 6 in that match. Kohli's final dismissal as a Test batter came when he edged a delivery from Scott Boland to Steve Smith at slip during the Sydney Test earlier this year.
