India batsman Jasprit Bumrah talks with England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler during the fifth day of the second Test between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground on August 16.
The India opener said that if an opponent tries to sledge one of our players, the rest of the 10 players will only work hard for opposition and the same goes for the 151-run loss in the second Test against England. happened during KL Rahul.
On-field brawl erupts after Mark Wood ends short-pitch stuff targeting Jasprit Bumrahhead, resulting in an argument with the England captain Joe Root and Jimmy Anderson. Even rookie Ollie Robinson was targeting the Indian batsmen.
However, the tables turned when England were bowled out for 120 in their second innings with the India captain Virat Kohli Leading the battle of the sleds.
Player-of-the-match Rahul, who scored 129 in the first innings, said, “It shows how badly both the teams wanted to win. That’s how Test cricket is played. We as a team are never the same. Don’t shy away from saying words or anything.” said after the match
Rahul said, “Someone comes after our player and the other 10 people also get excited. This is the kind of atmosphere and team bonding we have. If you go after one of our players, it means you are the whole team.” going after.”
Actually, he made it clear that the four fast bowlers are ready to give their medicine test to England.
“The bowlers were really keen to go and there is a crack in the middle and gave their all in 60 overs. This is what people come to see and it only speaks about how badly each team wants to win “
He praised Jasprit Bumrah Mohammed ShamiThe record of 89 runs for the ninth wicket, which set up the game well enough for the bowlers to work within 60 overs.
“The partnership between Bumrah and Shami was so good and when they put up a fight like this, the bowlers were waiting to crack down on them. We knew the announcement was going to come after lunch.
“We knew each of them would have to bowl 10 or 12 overs. The pitch was behaving a bit up and down and such an opportunity to win a Test match doesn’t always come. We were all very eager and excited to go out and about. It was very special to be there and perform like this,” said Rahul, who has scored 244 runs in the series so far.
Indian team management did not use Ravindra Jadeja More, save six overs of 51.5 bowled during England’s second innings.
Rahul said Jadeja was not put under pressure as wickets fell at regular intervals.
“If the wickets weren’t falling and the fast bowlers couldn’t do the job, we would have used Jaddu a lot. The fast bowlers managed to take wickets every time we bowled and we didn’t need to use Jaddu’s services. This game I a lot.
“Going forward in the series, if there is any spin in the wicket, he will make sure he takes wickets for us.”
Rahul’s career took a toll after the 2018 tour of England and the opener talked about what is the fundamental difference in this tour from that tour, where he has scored hundreds and 80-plus scores in two Tests.
“Last time, I was playing a lot of shots and I was thinking how can I score runs but this time I just wanted to enjoy batting and focus on the role. I am not focused on individual goals. I’ve been enjoying my batting more than ever.
“Last time, I was just thinking about scoring my runs. Now that the bowlers are in the middle of a good spell, I am relying on my technique, my defense. It is giving me results,” he said.
Rahul loves the fact that he is in control and is able to execute plans with a clear mind.
“I think so. I played with a lot of control and discipline and that was my plan and what I prepared for. It was really satisfying to go out there and do the same thing. It’ll be fine and there and it will happen for me.” Memorable because it’s a match-winning match. Winning at Lord’s is always special.”
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