5 years, 6 months ago

Always wanted to make a mark in Test cricket: Jasprit Bumrah

Branded a limited-overs specialist at the beginning of his career, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on Friday said it was nothing short of a dream come true when he made the Test side as success in the longest format is what he has always craved for. "For me, Test cricket was very important and I always wanted to play Test cricket and didn't want to be a cricketer who has played T20s and ODIs. I gave a lot of importance to Test cricket.I always wanted to make a mark in Test cricket," Bumrah said at a promotional event here. "Being there playing in the white jersey was a great feeling and then slowly contributing to team success gave me satisfaction," the pacer, who became the third Indian to pick a hat-trick in Test cricket said.

Test Test Cricket Test Matches Jasprit Bumrah Cricket Bumrah 12 Tests wanted matches playing mark test played cricket bumrah 12 lot jasprit gave

History of this topic

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma’s revival as a batter as well as captain in the recently-concluded ODI series against England isn’t likely to keep him in contention for upcoming Test assignments with news agency PTI stating he isn’t likely to be considered for the format going ahead. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to succeed Rohit Sharma as Test captain on a full-time basis starting …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma unlikely to be selected for Tests again, Jasprit Bumrah to lead in England: Report

Firstpost

'Test cricket is always at top, hunger is still alive': Ajinkya Rahane on ambitions of India return

Trending News

1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Test cricket is always at top, hunger is still alive': Ajinkya Rahane on ambitions of India return

India TV News

Running out of the Indian team, Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane, still has ambitions of an India return in Test cricket, calling the red-ball format 'on top' for him. Rahane led Mumbai to the semifinal of the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 after his century played a vital role in his team beating Haryana in the quarterfinal at Eden Gardens. Rahane has been …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hunger to play Tests still alive, says Rahane after ton takes Mumbai into Ranji semis

New Indian Express

KOLKATA: Out-of-favour India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday reaffirmed his love for Test cricket and said his hunger to make a comeback to the national team remains intact. The 36-year-old last played a Test for India in July 2023, during the West Indies tour, but his form in domestic cricket has been exceptional across formats this season. I am happy …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Exclusive | 'Is the captaincy burden seeing Suryakumar Yadav sacrifice his own batting potential?', asks Mumbai cricket legend Milind Rege

Firstpost

If the comprehensive 4-1 series win against England in the recent T20I series proves something beyond any doubt, it’s that the shortest format of the game is currently Team India’s biggest strength. Former Mumbai captain and chief selector and cricket advisor to the Mumbai Cricket Association, Milind Rege, spoke exclusively to Firstpost about Surya, Gambhir, as well as other big …

2 months ago

Mohammed Siraj says Test cricket is his ‘everything’, endorses BCCI call to make domestic cricket mandatory

The Hindu

When Mohammed Siraj stepped onto the field at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur on Thursday for Hyderabad’s final Ranji Trophy Group B encounter against Vidarbha, it had been almost five years since he last represented his State in the red-ball competition. I have always said Test cricket is my everything,” the Hyderabad pacer said. The last two rounds of the …

2 months ago

Karun Nair not giving up his dream of playing Tests for India again: 'I wasn't even thinking...'

Firstpost

Karun Nair still dreams of playing Test cricket for India again but does not feel bad on failing to make Men in Blue’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Out-of-favour India batter Karun Nair is not giving up his dream of playing Test cricket for the country again and said that he did not have any expectations of making …

2 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah becomes 6th Indian to win ICC Test Cricketer of the Year

India Today

Jasprit Bumrah became the sixth Indian to win the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year after the star pacer picked up 71 wickets from 13 Test matches in 2024, topping the charts. With Bumrah's award, India equalled Australia's record for most players to win the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award. Marking his return to the longest format in …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — January 18, 2025

The Hindu

Disbanded Expectedly, on the eve of Donald Trump assuming the presidentship of the United States, high profile Hindenburg Research has announced its closure. Thomas, Vazhapally, Kottayam, Kerala The effect is visible There is little doubt that the emphasis in T20 cricket, on ‘power hitting’ and aggressive stroke play, has affected the skills of Indian batters in matches or series where …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Devdutt Padikkal: Being part of the Test squad drives you to push your limits

The Hindu

Days after returning from the Test tour of Australia, Devdutt Padikkal effortlessly switched into white-ball mode, smashing a match-winning century for Karnataka against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals. “Being part of the Test squad drives you even further to push those limits, and that’s all I’m going to be looking to do this season as well. It’s important …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Test captaincy conundrum: Why punish Jasprit Bumrah for putting his body on the line?

Firstpost

Jasprit Bumrah is a proven match-winner. The powers that be know that they can take their time, as far as anointing India’s new Test captain is concerned, because Team India’s next Test assignment is in June – for a long month and a half tour of England to play another challenging away five-match Test series. There is a school of …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Bumrah would have ripped on Bradman in matter of balls’: Gilchrist, Vaughan bold assessment in ‘10/10’ remark

Hindustan Times

India were in poor form in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, losing 1-3 vs Australia. Rohit opted out of the final Test due to his poor form, and Bumrah once again became standby skipper. Cricket legends rave about Jasprit Bumrah Hailing Bumrah’s impact, Aussie legend Adam Gilchrist stated that the India pacer could even destroy Sir Don Bradman and take his …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Jasprit Bumrah doesn’t put pressure on teammates…': Gavaskar backs him to replace Rohit Sharma as Test captain

Hindustan Times

Rohit Sharma's decision to sit out of the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was a hugely consequential choice for the future of the Indian cricket team. Sunil Gavaskar backed Jasprit Bumrah to take over as India's Test match captain. With Jasprit Bumrah coming in as an emergency captain in the first Test in Perth and again in Sydney for …

Jasprit Bumrah achieves career-best rating after India's Test series loss

Top News

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah achieves career-best rating after India's Test series loss

India Today

The latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings brought mixed news for cricket fans, particularly Indian supporters. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s ace fast bowler, achieved a career-best rating of 908 points, solidifying his position as the top-ranked bowler in Test cricket. However, this milestone came amidst India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which also ended India’s hopes of …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah for Test captaincy? Don't kill the golden goose, says Mohammad Kaif

India Today

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his opinion against Jasprit Bumrah taking over the Test captaincy from Rohit Sharma, suggesting that a batter would be a better fit for the role. Speculation about the future of India’s Test captaincy arose after Rohit Sharma missed the Sydney Test in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Don’t kill the golden goose," Kaif …

Sachin Tendulkar applauds Jasprit Bumrah in special ‘best in the world’ tribute

Top News

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar applauds Jasprit Bumrah in special ‘best in the world’ tribute

Hindustan Times

Australia sealed a dominant performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a six-wicket win while chasing in tricky conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Tendulkar also saved a word of appreciation for Jasprit Bumrah, who took a record-breaking 32 wickets in the five-match series and was awarded player of the series for his phenomenal efforts. Bumrah looked near unplayable at times …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

Trending News

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

ABC

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the double standards applied to discussions around Test conditions in Australia and India as the SCG Test looks set to wrap up within three days. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes wild and bowlers dominate Photo shows Rishabh Pant swings a bat, Pat Cummins jumps and punches his fist, Bumrah hug Jaiswal …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant says Rohit Sharma handing captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah for Sydney Test an 'emotional moment'

Firstpost

Rohit Sharma, who had been under fire for his poor form as batter as well as captain, was ‘rested’ for the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney with pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who had led the visitors to a 295-run victory in Perth, back as the leader. AP Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant said it was an emotional moment for …

3 months ago

Without Bumrah, this series might be a little bit more one-sided: McGrath

Hindustan Times

Sydney: For so long, the Australian idea of fast bowling greatness was Glenn McGrath. There’s no doubt about it,” said McGrath at the Sydney Cricket Ground ahead of the Pink Test starting on Friday. But yeah, he’s very special.” Tests still the ultimate The Melbourne Test was played in front of a record-breaking crowd and it went right down to …

3 months ago

Had Bumrah not been there: McGrath heaps praise on India's pace-king

Deccan Chronicle

Sydney: Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly. "He has been a massive part of the Indian team and without him, the series might have been more one-sided and what he does is special," …

3 months ago

Had Bumrah not been there, BGT would've been more one-sided: McGrath

The Hindu

Jasprit Bumrah's incredible performance has prevented the Border-Gavaskar series from becoming completely lopsided in Australia's favour, said pace great Glenn McGrath, lauding the India spearhead for his ball-control and ability to adapt quickly. "He has been a massive part of the Indian team and without him, the series might have been more one-sided and what he does is special," McGrath …

3 months ago

When sentiment trumps form, the team is in trouble

The Hindu

When you hope to bat through a day to draw a Test match, more than two batters need to get into double figures. If it isn’t team selection, they get wrong the decision on winning the toss; if it isn’t keeping the flock together — Ashwin might be missed in Sydney — it is the struggling captain’s manner of reacting …

3 months ago

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final

Hindustan Times

Kolkata: South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn’t probably hit the right spot. South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 ICC’s average points system may come under scrutiny for allowing South Africa to …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories

Top News

3 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 31: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

After the thrilling Test match in Melbourne, the focus now shifts to Sydney where the New Year Test will be played between India and Australia. Today's Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories Rohit Sharma admits Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rohit Sharma has admitted that Jasprit Bumrah is being over bowled in the ongoing Test series …

3 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Credit to Ajit Agarkar and fellow selectors for pitchforking Nitish Reddy into Test cricket

The Hindu

Why Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game was seen at the magnificent Melbourne Cricket Ground. By the time the Melbourne Test came along, the Aussie media recognised that this team was not a pushover as some of the other countries that had toured Australia in recent times had been, and so, as is their wont, they began …

3 months ago

Bumrah showed Konstas what Test cricket is all about: Simon Katich

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, Young Sam Konstas will gradually come to understand the beauty and vagaries of Test cricket, much like Jasprit Bumrah demonstrated to him in the second essay of the Boxing Day Test, following the debutant's fiery first-innings fifty, feels former Australian opener Simon Katich. Bumrah showed Konstas what Test cricket is all about: Simon Katich Katich, who played 56 Tests …

3 months ago

India stare at defeat after top order flops yet again

Deccan Chronicle

Skipper Rohit Sharma's ultra-defensive approach and Virat Kohli's unending saga of failures outside the off-stump left India reeling at 33 for 3 at lunch after Australia set the visitors a challenging 340-run target on day five of the fourth Test here on Monday. Rohit did all the hard work during the first hour before opposition skipper Pat Cummins got his …

3 months ago

Rohit Sharma wary of over-bowling Jasprit Bumrah in Australia: Been very careful

India Today

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged the potential risk of over-bowling ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia but emphasised the extensive measures taken to manage his workload. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Rohit Sharma admitted to the challenges of balancing Bumrah’s exceptional form with the need to protect him from overexertion. Bumrah has bowled a …

MCG Test: India fail to cash in on Bumrah’s brilliance

Trending News

3 months ago

MCG Test: India fail to cash in on Bumrah’s brilliance

Hindustan Times

Melbourne: As we head into a rare fifth day of a Test match, the promise of what is to come is enticing. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Australia opener Sam Konstas on Day 4 of the MCG Test on Sunday. At close on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia …

3 months ago

AUS vs IND, 4th Test: Overworked Jasprit Bumrah holds his own to keep India in contention ahead of final day

The Hindu

Potency at the bowling crease yielding wickets and fresh statistical milestones, has been Jasprit Bumrah’s consistent tale. With Bumrah being the prime disruptor of Australia’s batting line-up, it was no surprise that Rohit Sharma kept using his spearhead often in the fourth Test. He now has 29 wickets in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series while the second-placed Pat Cummins has …

3 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah scripts Test history; goes past McGrath, Imran Khan on elite list; breaks India's WTC record

India TV News

Jasprit Bumrah is God. At 8,484 balls, which Bumrah took to get to the milestone, he was the fourth fastest in terms of balls bowled to get to 200 Test wickets. With Head's wicket, Bumrah also got to 72 scalps for the current WTC cycle, the most by an Indian bowler in a cycle as he went past R Ashwin's …

3 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah reacts to Sam Konstas' enterprising approach on Test debut | WATCH

India TV News

Sam Konstas played an enterprising knock on his international debut to stun world cricket as he scored 60 off 65 deliveries against India on day 1 of the boxing day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Konstas even took on India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and played scoop shots against him without any signs of fear. Konstas hit Bumrah for …

3 months, 1 week ago

Sam Konstas' batting is future of opening in Tests: Gavaskar hails MCG knock

India Today

Sam Konstas' fearless batting in the Boxing Day Test against India has earned high praise from cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who believes the young Australian opener showcased the future of Test match opening. You need to take advantage of that, and that is what Sam showed by playing unorthodox shots and throwing a bowler like Bumrah off his rhythm,” Gavaskar …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah touted for India captaincy as Allan Border 'couldn't fault' star pacer during stand-in stint in Perth

Hindustan Times

Allan Border, one of Australia’s all-time greats, has endorsed Jasprit Bumrah’s potential as a future captain for India, following the pacer's impressive leadership performance in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth. Bumrah, who captained India for the first time in the rescheduled Test against England in 2022, led the team to a memorable 295-run victory over Australia …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jasprit Bumrah and Co. engage in hardcore bowling practice before Boxing Day Test

India Today

The Indian cricket team geared up for the highly anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia with an intense practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The official social media handle of the BCCI offered fans a glimpse of India’s bowling unit in action, sharing a video that highlighted the players' relentless efforts in the nets. The Indian bowlers are ticking …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

'I just focus on...' - KL Rahul reveals his mantra of success with bat in overseas Tests after Gabba heroics

India TV News

Credit where it's due. Apart from Rahul's brilliant knock, Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep also played a huge role in taking India past 246 in the first innings. For India, Rahul attended the press conference at the end of day's play and revealed the mantra of his success in overseas Test matches. Meanwhile, India celebrated avoiding the follow-on but after …

Jasprit Bumrah defends India bowlers amid lack of support chatter in India vs Australia Test series in BGT 2024-25

Top News

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah defends India bowlers amid lack of support chatter in India vs Australia Test series in BGT 2024-25

Live Mint

India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah defended India bowlers amid discussions of lack of support from the other end in the ongoing Test series against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Out of 40 Australian wickets that have fallen so far in this series, Bumrah has accounted for 18 out of them while rest were shared among Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah defends India bowlers amid lack of support chatter in India vs Australia Test series in BGT 2024-25

Live Mint

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah defends India bowlers amid lack of support chatter in India vs Australia Test series in BGT 2024-25

Live Mint

3 months, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: We don’t as a team point fingers at each other, says Bumrah

The Hindu

Jasprit Bumrah may be this precise destroyer out on the turf, but away from it, he does have a sense of humour. We don’t as a team point fingers at each other. We as a team are going through a transition, a lot of new players are coming here and it’s not the easiest place to play cricket.” About the …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah wages lone battle vs Australia, picks 5-wicket haul in Gabba Test

India Today

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again proved his mettle on the second day of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia, picking another brilliant five-wicket haul at the Gabba. Despite Australia dominating for large parts of the day, Bumrah's persistence gave India a vital lifeline, reducing the hosts to 347 for 6 at the time of writing this article. …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah wages lone battle vs Australia, impresses with 5-wicket haul in Gabba Test

India Today

3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Stick to shorter formats': Jasprit Bumrah indirectly told to quit Test cricket by Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar

Hindustan Times

Shoaib Akhtar spoke about Jasprit Bumrah’s status in Test cricket, and expressed concerns over his long-term prospects in the longest format, stating he will need to find a touch of extra pace to remain competitive with the red ball. I think he does a great job in death overs, in powerplay and he can swing the ball both ways.” “But …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stick to shorter formats: Shoaib Akhtar wants Jasprit Bumrah to quit Test cricket

India Today

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has advised Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah to consider stepping away from Test cricket to preserve his longevity and focus on shorter formats. Speaking on The Nakash Khan Show podcast, Akhtar expressed concerns about Bumrah's ability to sustain the physical demands of Test cricket and emphasised the challenges faced by fast bowlers in the longest …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

It was a good day all up, says Starc after picking up six India wickets

Deccan Chronicle

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc acknowledged on Friday that things couldn't have gone better for the hosts on the opening day of the Pink-ball Test, saying it was a great way to start the day and an even better way to conclude it. It's a good way to finish the day, or good day all up," said Starc during the press-conference.Starc, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma Bursts Into Laughter During Ravi Shastri’s Animated Toss Presentation In IND vs AUS 2nd Test | WATCH

ABP News

Ravi Shastri is renowned not just in India but all around the world for his trademark enthusiastic commentary and hosting of cricket matches. However, he left Indian captain Rohit Sharma in stitches while conducting the toss in his usual style for the ongoing India vs Australia 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Adelaide Oval on December 6. …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah joins Kapil Dev in elite list with 50 Test wickets this year

India Today

India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first bowler to bag 50 Test wickets in the 2024 season. Bumrah reached this milestone during the ongoing Adelaide day-night Test against Australia, dismissing opener Usman Khawaja for India’s first breakthrough on Day 1. Bumrah now joins the elite company of Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan as …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test

Live Mint

Indian cricket fans in Adelaide, Australia, were treated to some thrilling moments on Wednesday as Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah engaged in an intense training session ahead of the second Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The video shared by official broadcaster Star Sports shows Kohli looking focused as he drove, cut and left Bumrah, much to the appreciation …

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah: Indian star duo woos fans with intense battle ahead of IND vs AUS pink-ball Test

Live Mint

Discover Related

12 hours, 40 minutes ago