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06-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
'He Didn't Win...': Not Bumrah! Ex-Aussie Wicketkeeper Claims Siraj is Leader Of Indian Attack
Last Updated: The former Aussie wicketkeeper-batter underlined how India didn't win any of the Tests Jasprit Bumrah took part in during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and praised Mohammed Siraj. India's thrilling six-run victory at The Oval highlighted the virtues of the spirited Mohammed Siraj and led ex-Aussie wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin to make a critical remark against the world's finest seam bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Haddin underlined how Bumrah couldn't win India any of the three Tests he took part in during the tour of England, but Siraj's magnificent fifers in Birmingham and London resulted in famous victories. Having recovered from a stress-related injury that kept him out of the game for six months in April, Bumrah took part in only a handful of IPL games for Mumbai Indians and entered the England series with an insignificant workload and a vulnerable back. Biding caution for their great speedster, the team management and the physios ensured Bumrah took part in only the first, third and fourth Test of a long series. Everyone felt the tourists must win the Tests Bumrah took part in to have a chance at claiming the series against the mighty Bazball brigade. As it turned out, however, Bumrah's fifers in Headingley and Lord's went in vain, but Siraj's spells of 6 for 70 in the first innings at Edgbaston and 4 for 84 and 5 for 104 at The Oval inspired India's memorable triumphs on either side of the draw in Manchester. For Haddin, the result in the fifth and final Test would've boosted the confidence of India's young side and reminded them they can win without Bumrah at their disposal. 'India, they can take a lot from this. That they can still play without Bumrah. His life goes on if the other bowlers find a way. They have got so much talent over there in India. But he didn't win a Test match," Haddin said on the LiSTNR Sport YouTube channel. Haddin was effusive in his praise for Siraj, who kept running in with fire and passion throughout the series and ultimately found the rewards. The former cricketer believes Siraj raises his performance in Bumrah's absence as he 'likes being the leader of the attack." 'He is one of those guys who wants the ball in big situations," Haddin said. 'Yes, he makes mistakes, but he doesn't shy away from wanting the occasion. If you have players like that who aren't afraid to make mistakes, who can get under the skin of opposition because of the way that they want to be in the game, they are the guys you want." 'He wanted the ball in that last hour of play. There's no way in the world he didn't want to bowl every over to win the game. He dropped the catch. That's a bad miss; your details have to be better there when you are catching that. But that also didn't define him by the Test match. We are not going to talk about that catch now." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shubman Gill is quite capable of leading India: Anil Kumble
Shubman Gill MUMBAI: Even as questions linger over whether Shubman Gill is the right choice as India's new Test captain, leg spin great Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind the 25-year-old, saying he is 'capable' of handling the job — though he did note that captaining a franchise like Gujarat Titans is 'slightly different' from leading the Indian team. On Saturday, India's selection committee appointed Gill as captain for the upcoming fiveTest series in England in June-July. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'I think captaincy for India is slightly different from captaining a franchise or any state side; it comes with its own responsibilities and pressures. But I'm sure Shubman will figure it out, and I think he is capable. They (India's young team) are all capable — you've seen that with the kind of cricket they play and the brand of cricket they represent,' Who's that IPL player? Kumble said on Monday during a fireside chat on the Australia Summer of Cricket 2025-26, organised by JioStar, Cricket Australia, and the Australian Government. Poll Do you think Shubman Gill is the right choice for India's Test captaincy? Yes, he is capable No, he needs more experience Not sure yet Former Australian captain Steve Waugh, ex-Aussie opener Matthew Hayden, and ex-India opener Robin Uthappa were also in attendance. Kumble added that, as a cricket fan, it would feel unusual not to see the names of Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma , and R Ashwin, whom he referred to as the 'three pillars of Indian cricket'— when India takes the field for the first Test at Leeds on June 20. 'Transition is bound to happen, and with three pillars of Indian cricket not available, it's going to be different, for us as fans too—when the Indian team takes the field in the first Test and those three names aren't there. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo That's something I'm sure the dressing room will get used to,' Kumble said. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain India will tour Australia later this year for a white-ball series comprising three ODIs and five T20Is, beginning with the first ODI on October 19. Kumble acknowledged that it won't be 'easy' for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to continue playing only ODIs as they are getting increasingly sparse. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
