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IND vs ENG: ‘Two brilliant things to watch in cricket…’ – Ex-England cricketer compares Jasprit Bumrah to Australian legend | Cricket News

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LEEDS, ENGLAND – JUNE 22: Jasprit Bumrah of India appeals during Day Three of the 1st Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Headingley on June 22, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has compared Jasprit Bumrah’s masterclass to legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne.“There are two brilliant things to watch in cricket — a wrist spinner like Shane Warne bamboozling batters and a genuine fast bowler like Bumrah bamboozling batters,” Hussain said on Sky Cricket.Hussain hopes the Indian spearhead remains injury-free so that fans can enjoy his skill set.“Hopefully he stays injury-free and we talk about him for years to come,” he said. Jasprit Bumrah press conference: Lashes out at critics, dropped catches and no balls Bumrah picked up his 14th five-wicket haul in England’s first innings and left the former England captain spellbound. Bumrah took 5 for 83 in the opening Test.“He is absolute genius. That is the only word for him. You wouldn’t want to replicate him; you wouldn’t want to tell young boys and girls to go replicate this run-up or this action,” he said.“He knows what he is doing, he has perfected an art, and he is going to be a thorn in England’s side — not for five Tests, maybe three. In those three Test matches, he is going to take a shedload of wickets,” he added.India were guilty of spilling several catches, but Bumrah chose not to dwell on the lapses, preferring instead to focus on what lies ahead.“Yeah, just for a second. But you understand that you can’t really sit down and cry, isn’t it? You have to move forward with the game. So, what I look to do is not to take it too far in my head and try to quickly forget it because all of them are also new to the game,” Bumrah told reporters.“Sometimes the ball is difficult to sight and nobody is dropping the catch purposely. Everybody is trying really hard. It does happen. So, I don’t want to create a scene or put more pressure on the fielder by showing that I’m angry, kicking the box, or doing something. It’s okay.“It’s part and parcel of the game. Obviously, if it (the catches) had been taken earlier, that’s good, but people will learn from this experience,” he added.

IND vs ENG: Give Jasprit Bumrah a special contract, says Dinesh Karthik as after his latest heroics- Watch | Cricket News

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Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) India’s fast-bowling maestro Jasprit Bumrah continues to redefine greatness every time he has the ball in hand, and his latest masterclass at Headingley has left both fans and former cricketers in awe. Following Bumrah’s stunning 5-83, his 14th Test five-wicket haul and third in England, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik took to Instagram to shower praise on the pace spearhead and made a special appeal to the BCCI. “There should be a separate contract for Bumrah — not Grade A, B, C or D — but something more than that!” Karthik said in his video message, echoing the sentiments of millions who watched Bumrah dismantle England’s batting line-up yet again.Calling him a “national treasure”, Karthik didn’t mince words in underlining Bumrah’s importance to Indian cricket. “Whenever India needs a wicket, he delivers. He’s chalk and cheese above most bowlers. It’s his mind more than anything that just ticks as he knows how to pick up wickets,” Karthik said. Sitanshu Kotak press conference: Big revelation on Shubman Gill Recalling his first memories of a young, shy Bumrah at Mumbai Indians, Karthik marvelled at the bowler’s remarkable journey to becoming a world champion. “When I first saw him at MI a young, thin, so shy and today, just look at him. India needs to wrap him in cotton wool, take care of him. He needs to be there in all the big matches because when he’s there, the bowling attack looks completely different.” Bumrah’s brilliance was the highlight of England’s first innings at Headingley, where the hosts were bowled out for 465, handing India a narrow six-run lead. Despite India’s sloppy fielding as four catches were dropped off Bumrah’s bowling alone, the pacer’s spell ensured the match stayed alive and evened the contest for a thrilling second innings battle.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? Meanwhile, KL Rahul’s calm unbeaten 47 and India’s steady second innings (90/2 at stumps on Day 3, with a 96-run lead) have set up an enticing final two days, weather permitting. As fans hold their breath for another Bumrah special when India defends whatever target they set, Karthik’s call for a ‘special contract’ feels more relevant than ever because, quite simply, there is only one Jasprit Bumrah.