T20I, Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa
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Why did Jasprit Bumrah leave IND vs SA series midway?
Jasprit Bumrah left the India vs South Africa T20I series midway for personal reasons. The Indian pacer reportedly returned to Mumbai after a close family member was hospitalised, with his comeback depending on recovery.
“I said to Jasprit: ‘You should not change your action. That is your weapon. Don’t change anything about it. You can change your line and length, where you aim the ball. But this is your original action, it’s natural. And you never change natural.
Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel were excluded from India's Playing XI for the third T20I against South Africa as the Men in Blue looked for a series lead. Check why Bumrah and Axar are not playing the clash.
Bumrah has been rested for the ODI series against South Africa. On the special occasion of his birthday, we compare his stats with those of former Proteas fast bowling legend Dale Steyn. Since Bumrah has played 89 ODIs so far, we compare his numbers with those of Steyn after the latter had also played 89 matches.
James Anderson took part in a blind-ranking challenge, where he listed the 10 greatest fast bowlers across generations.
Jasprit Bumrah became the 5th bowler ever to claim 100 wickets in Tests, ODI and T20I cricket in the first game against South Africa in Cuttack on Tuesday.