India’s thrilling 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was filled with highs and lows, but Jasprit Bumrah’s dismissal at Lord’s remains a talking point. Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri lashed out at Bumrah for his shot selection during India’s failed chase of 192.
Bumrah, who had resisted for 53 balls, lost patience and went for a big shot while batting with Ravindra Jadeja. The move backfired, and Ghavri did not mince words in his criticism. “He had no business to play that shot. When Jadeja is batting safely with you in the fourth innings, just stay on. You’ve already faced 50 deliveries,” Ghavri remarked.
The Lord’s defeat by 22 runs is still remembered as a missed opportunity. Partnerships between Jadeja and the lower order – Nitish Reddy, Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj – kept India in the hunt before it slipped away.
Yashasvi Jaiswal also comes under fire
Ghavri also criticised Yashasvi Jaiswal for what he termed one of the “ugliest shots” he had seen. Jaiswal fell for a duck while attempting a reckless pull shot outside off-stump. “Criticism is good, but healthy criticism is different. Jaiswal had no reason to play that shot,” Ghavri added.
Gill defended after heated exchange
While critical of Bumrah and Jaiswal, Ghavri defended Indian captain Shubman Gill, who clashed with Zak Crawley after accusing the England opener of time-wasting before stumps on Day 3.
“Those things happen in the heat of the moment. Crawley was wasting time, and ICC rules are clear that 90 overs must be bowled in a day. These things should be taken in a sporting spirit,” the former pacer explained.
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