On the second day of the third Test at Lord's, India pacer Jasprit Bumrah claimed to have taken five wickets thanks to his ability to effectively exploit the circumstances, which he attributed to the lessons he had learned during his previous tour of England.
During the play on the second day, Bumrah was at his best, making significant inroads in the morning session.
He gave India early impetus by dismissing Ben Stokes (44), Joe Root (104), and Chris Woakes (0). Later, he eliminated Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, who had played a crucial knock, to finish with five for and earn a spot on the esteemed Lord's Honors Board. On Day 2, India bowled England out for 387 thanks to Bumrah's 5 for 74.
With the series level at 1-1 and India aiming to take a 2-1 lead, Bumrah spoke to his wife and presenter Sanjana Ganesan ahead of Day 3 at Lord’s, sharing his thoughts on making it to the Honors Board.
"When you start playing Test cricket, you see the atmosphere and you feel like you want to be a part of it, and that (milestone) will always stay on the Honors Board now. Really happy with my rhythm, I don't want to chase anything. I'm in a very good head space, it gives me a good balance in sport and life," Bumrah told Sanjana on the Sony Sports Network.
Reflecting on his career and mindset, Bumrah said: "I don't really think about media and stuff, I am very proud of my Test career. I worked really hard and am really happy with the journey. There have been a few changes (since the start of my Test career), I have a lot of grey hair, married, and I have a young son as well.
I always keep on working on my game; the hunger is there, and I always keep challenging myself. You only have one career, and after your career, you will always have time to relax. I always motivate myself like that.”
Jasprit Bumrah also talked about Jofra Archer messaging him during his injury phase and stated that he was happy seeing Archer playing Test cricket again. Archer, who is playing in the Lord’s Test, last played a Test in 2021, also against India in Ahmedabad, and was out of contention due to back and elbow issues.
“During the injury phase, he (Archer) messaged me and we had a lot of conversations, I am really happy that he has gotten back to Test cricket, a format that he loves,” Bumrah stated.
