Former England Women’s National Cricket Team player Isa Guha has said that the fitness of the speed spear is the biggest concern for the Indian National Cricket Team to take part in the third Test against the Australian National Cricket Team. jasprit bumrah.
Isa Guha said that the absence of pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be a big blow to the Indian National Cricket Team and it will change the dynamics of the team.
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Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket taker in BGT 2024-25
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is currently tied 1-1. The Indian National Cricket Team and the Australian National Cricket Team will play each other in the third test match at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba from December 14.
Jasprit Bumrah has been the all-time top performer for the Indian National Cricket Team, picking 185 Test wickets in 42 matches. series.
In the opening Test series in Perth, he captained the team in his absence Rohit Sharmaand he led from the front. He took 5 wickets in the first innings and 3 wickets in the second innings to help India to a 295-run victory.
In the Second Test too, Bumrah was brilliant as he scored 4 wickets in the first innings. India’s vice-captain is currently the highest wicket-taker in the series with 12 scalps in his bag.
Jasprit Bumrah had an injury scare in the Adelaide Test
Bumrah faced a major injury scare in the pink-ball Test that rocked the Indian camp. He was bowling Bumrah in the 81st over and looked in some sort of trouble after the third ball. Travis Head sent Bumrah’s delivery to the boundary for four at 132.6 kmph and the pace went down after that.
Seeing Bumrah clutching his extra muscle, the physio immediately went down in the middle to check the pacemaker. After receiving treatment from a physiotherapist, the speedster got back on his feet and completed the race without any problems.
This was reported by the Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel Bumrah was absolutely fine and he was just suffering from cramps. However, his one-on-one bowling pace in the final innings was a major concern.
The only thing that worries them is the physical condition of Jasprit Bumrah – Isa Guha
Speaking on Fox Sports on Wednesday, December 11, Isa Guha said that the 10-wicket loss in Adelaide is not something India need to focus too much on.
He said that India’s biggest concern right now is Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and how his body feels ahead of the third game.
“For India, I don’t think they will be too worried about what happens in Adelaide … they will enjoy going to the Gabba and playing in those conditions,” Guha said.
“The only thing they are worried about is Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness and what effect it has on the bowling attack… That’s where the big challenge is for India,” he said.
