ENG v IND 2021: Jasprit Bumrah troubles James Anderson with bouncers in a 10-ball over; Twitterati react

Jasprit Bumrah bowled four no balls in his over to England number 11 batsman James Anderson.

Jasprit Bumrah and James Anderson | GETTY

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah troubled the England tailender James Anderson on Day 3 at the Lord's. Bumrah was bowling bouncers to Anderson who found it tough to keep it under control.

It was the 126th over of England's innings when Anderson had to face Bumrah. Most of the deliveries were directed at the body by the Indian speedster which fired up the battle.

Anderson was seen having a few words with Bumrah and other Indian players after the day's play.

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On the very first delivery of the over, Anderson was hit on his helmet and he had to get a concussion test and helmet check. The over lasted for 10 deliveries as Bumrah bowled four no-balls to complete the over.

South Africa's speedster Dale Steyn dropped a tweet while watching the face-off. He wrote that Anderson would love to get the ball when Bumrah comes in to bat. 

Twitterati also reacted to Anderson and Bumrah's battle which lit up the last few overs of second Test's Day 3. Here are the tweets: 

 

 
 

By - 15 Aug, 2021

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