Jasprit Bumrah delivered a fiery response to critics on Day 2 of the Lord’s Test after etching his name on the prestigious Lord’s Honours Board with a sublime five-wicket haul. The ace pacer, who dismantled England’s middle order with sheer class, didn’t hold back in addressing the noise around his workload, match selection, and media scrutiny.
Bumrah’s Statement 5-For at Lord’s
With figures of 5/61, Bumrah claimed the prized scalps of Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jofra Archer, and Chris Woakes, emerging as India’s strike weapon once again. The spell not only helped India restrict England to 387 but also marked Bumrah’s place on the historic Lord’s Honours Board—a dream for any bowler.
“It’s good to be on the Honours Board,” Bumrah said at the post-day press conference. “But I know that discussions will keep happening.”
‘Era of Views and Subscribers’
Addressing the rising chatter about his participation in only three Tests in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Bumrah made it clear that public opinion, media narratives, and social media chatter were part of modern-day sport.
“There are so many cameras here. Even when we practice. This is the era of views and subscribers. Everyone wants to create something sensational,” he said.
Bumrah, who recently became the leading Asian wicket-taker in SENA countries, expressed no bitterness—just a clear awareness of how narratives are built.
“Log paise kama rahe hain mere through… toh achi baat hai. At least they will give me blessings that I gave them viewership.”
‘Even Sachin Was Judged’ – The Ultimate Reality Check
Taking inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar, Bumrah reminded everyone that criticism comes with the jersey.
“You will be judged as long as you are wearing this jersey. Every cricketer goes through that,” he said.
“Sachin sir played 200 Test matches and was still judged. So everybody judges. That’s how it is.”
This grounded take from India’s pace spearhead highlights the resilience it takes to survive and thrive at the top level.
Lord’s Test Day 2 Recap
- England First Innings: 387 all out
- Joe Root: 131 (his 37th Test century)
- Bumrah: 5/61
- India Second Innings: 145/3 at stumps
- KL Rahul: 53*
- Rishabh Pant: 19*
India trails by 242 runs, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant set to continue on Day 3.
What’s Next?
Bumrah’s form has been central to India’s campaign, and his statement spell at Lord’s only adds to his growing legend. With momentum shifting, all eyes will be on how India’s middle order responds—and whether Bumrah returns with the ball to seal a win on England’s turf once again.
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