Jasprit Bumrah’s return to international cricket sparked excitement at Chepauk on the second day of the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. Walking out to a massive roar from the crowd after the dismissal of Akash Deep, Bumrah’s presence marked his first appearance since the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Though his contribution with the bat was brief, he quickly made an impact with the ball, delivering a fiery spell that included the key dismissal of Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam. India‘s bowling attack, led by Bumrah and Akash Deep, soon had Bangladesh in trouble, setting the tone for an eventful day.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Fiery Return at Chepauk
Jasprit Bumrah made a thunderous return to international cricket at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, greeted with roaring applause from the Chennai crowd. His arrival to bat, after Akash Deep’s dismissal in the 89th over, sparked excitement among fans, marking his return since the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Despite not making a significant impact with the bat, Bumrah’s presence was felt as the fans welcomed him with a massive cheer, showing their support for the fast bowler.
Bumrah’s real contribution came with the ball. Bangladesh’s openers were expected to face a tough challenge, and Bumrah delivered on expectations. Dismissing Shadman Islam with a well-placed delivery that shattered the stumps, he set the tone for India’s bowling attack. His return provided a much-needed boost for the team, especially after his absence during India’s Tour of Sri Lanka.
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India Dominate Early Despite Late Collapse
India’s innings, which carried over into the second day, lasted only an hour and five minutes as the team lost its final four wickets, adding just 37 runs to their overnight total. Ravindra Jadeja, who resumed at 86, fell early after the visitors took the second new ball. A lapse in concentration saw him edge a straightforward delivery from Taskin Ahmed to Litton Das behind the stumps. Ashwin, who had crossed 100 on the previous day, followed soon after, misjudging a delivery and sending it skyward to Shanto.
Despite the early fall of wickets, India quickly regained control with their bowling attack. Akash Deep, following Bumrah’s breakthrough, dismantled Bangladesh’s top order, picking up two crucial wickets—Zakir Hasan and Mominul Haque—in consecutive deliveries. This left Bangladesh struggling and under pressure as they battled to recover from a precarious position.
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