ENG vs IND: 'I just hope someone...' - Ravi Shastri lashes out at other India bowlers for not supporting Jasprit Bumrah on Day 2
Ravi Shastri praised Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant performance but criticized the lack of support from other Indian bowlers on Day 2. He warned that over-relying on Bumrah could cost India in the rest of the series.
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ENG vs IND: Ravi Shastri Gets Real About Bumrah Being Left Alone on Day 2
Day 2 of the Test match between England and India had one hero for India is Jasprit Bumrah. The pace spearhead was once again at his best, picking up three wickets and constantly troubling the English batters. But while Bumrah delivered with fire and focus, what caught everyone's attention was how alone he looked out there. Former coach Ravi Shastri noticed it too, and he didn’t hold back.
Shastri, who knows Bumrah well from his time as India’s head coach, was full of praise for the fast bowler. But his praise quickly turned into concern. Bumrah finished with impressive figures, but none of the other bowlers offered any real support. England’s batters found it much easier to handle the rest of the attack, and the pressure Bumrah built seemed to disappear from the other end.
That’s what prompted Shastri to speak out during commentary. He said watching Bumrah fight alone reminded him how important it is to have a bowling unit, not just a star player. If India continues to lean so heavily on Bumrah, it could hurt them, not just in this match, but throughout the series. And that’s exactly what Shastri is worried about.
"There's a big difference in levels. The concern is Bumrah and what his workload will be as the series progresses, because he is the one man who is expected to pick wickets every spell he bowls," Shastri said. "I just hope someone at the other end puts their hands up."
"I Just Hope Someone Steps Up"
Shastri’s words were simple but powerful: “I just hope someone at the other end puts their hand up.” It wasn’t a criticism just for the sake to wake-up call. Bumrah can’t do it all by himself, and India can’t afford to overuse him, especially with more matches still to come.
He also stressed that bowlers need to work in partnerships. When Bumrah builds pressure, someone else needs to strike. That’s how successful Test teams operate. Otherwise, all that brilliant bowling from Bumrah goes to waste. Shastri’s message is clear: it’s time for the rest of the attack to rise to the occasion.
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