London, July 12 – Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar performance on Day 2 of the third Test against England at Lord’s, taking five crucial wickets in the first innings and earning a place on the prestigious Lord’s Honours Board. Bumrah attributed his success to the learnings from India’s previous tour of England, highlighting how changes in his approach helped him this time around.
Bumrah dismissed key English batsmen including Ben Stokes (44), centurion Joe Root (104), Chris Woakes (0), and Brydon Carse, after removing Jofra Archer earlier. His spell helped bowl England out for 387 runs. Bumrah bowled a total of 27 overs, conceding 74 runs for his five wickets.
Speaking about his achievement, Bumrah said, “Last time I thought a lot about the slope here at Lord’s, but it didn’t help. This time I removed it from my mind and focused on making the most of the new ball, which is critical in these hot conditions. That made the difference.”
On being included on the Lord’s Honours Board, a visibly pleased Bumrah shared that it was a moment he would cherish with his son someday. “It’s a great feeling. I can’t bounce around like a 21-year-old anymore, but I’m glad I could contribute to the team. Seeing my name on the Honours Board is something I’ll proudly tell my son when he grows up,” he said with a smile.
In response to England’s 387, India ended Day 2 at 145 for 3. Yashasvi Jaiswal (13), Shubman Gill (16), and Karun Nair (40) were dismissed before KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant steadied the innings. Rahul remained unbeaten on 53, while Pant was not out on 19 at stumps.
As per agency report, Bumrah’s performance has not only strengthened India’s position in the Test but also reaffirmed his status as one of the most impactful fast bowlers in world cricket today.
