Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 31, 2024, 09:33 AM
Jasprit Bumrah News: The fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy being played between India and Australia was played at the historic ground of Melbourne. In this match, Australia won a spectacular victory by 184 runs and took a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series. The performance of the Indian team disappointed the fans, especially in batting, while Jasprit Bumrah's performance once again became a ray of hope for the team.Bumrah's excellent performanceIn this match, Jasprit Bumrah took a total of 9 wickets in both innings, including a 5-wicket haul. Bumrah troubled the Australian batsmen with his accurate line and length, but his hard work went in vain due to the weaknesses of the Indian batsmen.Bumrah's figures are enough to tell how important he is for Team India. So far in the series, he has bowled 141.2 overs and taken 30 wickets. He is not only the bowler who bowled the most overs, but also the highest wicket taker. He is followed by Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, who bowled 136.4 and 131.2 overs respectively.Video went viralA video from the last day of the Melbourne Test went viral on social media, in which Bumrah was seen expressing his inability to bowl due to fatigue. This video became a topic of discussion among Indian cricket fans.Indian captain Rohit Sharma also expressed concern about Bumrah's workload. He said, "Jasprit Bumrah is in great rhythm, and we are trying to make the most of his abilities. However, we also have to take care that he avoids fatigue and injury risk."Injury risk and workload managementGiven Bumrah's tendency to get injured, captain Rohit Sharma admitted that the team will have to take special care of his workload. He said that Bumrah is regularly discussed about his fitness and fatigue so that he can be rested when needed.Questions on Indian battingThe performance of the Indian batsmen in the Melbourne Test was very disappointing. The top order batsmen lost wickets cheaply, increasing the pressure on the team. As a result, the hard work of Bumrah and other bowlers went in vain.What's next for the Indian team?After this defeat, the Indian team will have to work hard to make a comeback in the series. The team management will have to ensure that the workload of players like Bumrah is managed properly and the batting order fulfills its responsibility.ConclusionThe Melbourne Test proved that Jasprit Bumrah is the pillar of the Indian cricket team. His hard work and dedication have the ability to rescue the team from difficult situations. But, the collective failure of the team and negligence in workload management can make their performance useless. The Indian team will have to take the field with better preparation and strategy for the next challenges.