Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar performance at Lord’s, earning himself a well-deserved place on the iconic honours board with a five-wicket haul that dismantled England’s batting line-up. But while his clinical bowling was the highlight of India’s day, a light-hearted moment during the post-match press conference added an unexpected touch of humour.
As Jasprit Bumrah was addressing the media and reflecting on the pressures of international cricket, a sudden phone call broke his flow. The device, resting on the table, began ringing mid-response. Glancing at it, Jasprit Bumrah quipped with a smile “somebody’s wife is calling,” drawing loud laughter from the entire room.
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He added that he wouldn’t answer the call and jokingly admitted he had now forgotten the question. The room, filled with media personnel, enjoyed the moment of levity before the conversation returned to cricket.
Speaking seriously before the interruption, Jasprit Bumrah had been explaining how scrutiny is a constant companion for professional athletes. He remarked that as long as he wears the Indian jersey, judgment will follow, and that’s part of the game. He even referenced Sachin Tendulkar, pointing out that even after playing 200 Test matches, the legend was still judged. It was a reminder of how relentless the expectations are at the highest level.
This match marked Jasprit Bumrah’s 15th five-wicket haul in Test cricket and notably his 13th outside India. With this, he surpassed Kapil Dev’s long-standing record of most five-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler in overseas Tests. Kapil had taken 12 in 166 matches, a number Bumrah has overtaken in just 35 appearances.
Having rested during the second Test at Edgbaston for workload management, Jasprit Bumrah made a commanding return at Lord’s. His figures of 5 for 74 included a fiery spell on the second morning where he dismissed Harry Brook, Ben Stokes and Joe Root in quick succession. That burst turned the tide as England slumped from 251/4 to 271/7. Though Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse staged a recovery with half-centuries, England was bowled out for 387.
In reply, India ended Day 2 at 145/3, still trailing England by 242 runs. The visitors lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair and captain Shubman Gill, leaving the middle order with a significant task ahead.
As the Test continues to unfold, Jasprit Bumrah’s heroics, both with the ball and at the mic, remain the standout moments of the day, proving once again that he’s a force to be reckoned with, on and off the field.
