I could have got Konstas out 6-7 times in first 2 overs: Bumrah
Deccan ChronicleJasprit Bumrah said on Saturday he "never felt" he was far away from a wicket even as Australia's 19-year-old Test debutant Sam Konstas went after India's champion pacer in what is a rare sight in international cricket.Bumrah said it was an interesting battle against Konstas on the opening day of the fourth Test but believed he could have got the better out on six-seven occasions in the first two overs.Konstas, who played some unconventional shots on way to an impressive 60 off 65 balls, hit Bumrah for two sixes during his knock. "Bumrah, who has so far taken 24 wickets in the Border Gavakar Trophy 2024-25, added, "Interesting batsman as well and I always felt I was in the game, I never felt I am far away from a wicket. "Initially I felt I could have got him out 6-7 times in the first two overs but that's how cricket goes, some days it pays off, it looks good, some days if it doesn't you might be criticising the same person. So once you come out on top after that it really leaves you in a good space and you can become a better cricketer," said Bumrah, who returned figures of 4 for 99 in the first innings, here.Bumrah also praised Steve Smith, who scored 140 in Australia's first innings, terming him a challenging batter to bowl to.