Jasprit Bumrah Takes 5 Wickets! Stuart Broad Says 'Brought Drama, Bowled Jaffas'

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Mark Butcher, Ravi Shastri and Stuart Broad praised Jasprit Bumrah as his 5-wicket haul gave India a six-run lead over England in Leeds.
After Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling performance secured India a six-run lead over England in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, former England cricketer Mark Butcher praised him as an 'absolute champion."
At Headingley on Sunday, Bumrah demonstrated why he is considered one of the world's best fast bowlers by taking an impressive 5-83—his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests—giving India a narrow first-innings lead. 'Bumrah has been utterly outstanding. Irresistible fast bowling. He is an absolute champion," said Butcher on the Sky Sports Cricket broadcast during the tea break.
Bumrah, who secured his third five-wicket haul in England, has equalled the legendary Kapil Dev for the most five-wicket hauls for India in away Tests (12).'Bumrah has moved the ball more than anyone else, brought drama, bowled jaffas and deserves the fine applause he received from this crowd. But you do wonder whether he should have been brought into the attack earlier on," added former England bowler Stuart Broad.
With the second innings set to decide the match's outcome, former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the game is wide open. 'Game on – and at some pace. Over 900 runs have been scored and we still have a session to go on day three."
'It is set up beautifully and England will be happy where they are. They like a chase and if they can make inroads in the next session, which I think will be the best time for bowling, you never know."
Shastri also commended Harry Brook for his impressive 99.
'Brook picks up length so well and likes to announce himself to the opposition early. He plays with audacity as well. He won't be too disappointed getting out caught at deep fine leg as on another day he will score 200 batting like that."
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul took advantage of an underwhelming England bowling attack with an opening stand of 91 runs in the first innings. However, with rain looming, former Australia women's cricketer Mel Jones discussed India's likely approach.
'The youngsters stood up in the first innings but this will be a whole new challenge as they have to figure things out. Rahul will be important as he has the game nous. Then you have Pant in the middle order who can shift the game."
(With inputs from IANS)

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