ENG vs IND [WATCH]: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after dismissing Joe Root for the 10th time in Tests

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah once again proved to be Joe Root’s ultimate tormentor, etching a significant milestone into the annals of Test cricket on Day 2 of the first Test between England and India at Headingley. Bumrah dismissed the former England captain for an unprecedented tenth time in Test matches, achieving this remarkable feat in just 25 innings—making him the fastest bowler to reach this particular milestone against the prolific right-hander.

Jasprit Bumrah removes Joe Root once again

The pivotal moment arrived in the 47th over of England’s first innings. Root, who had appeared settled at the crease, contributing a composed 28 runs, was outfoxed by a quintessential Bumrah delivery. Delivered with his trademark deceptive angle and subtle seam movement, the ball kissed the thick outside edge of Root’s bat. Karun Nair, positioned keenly at first slip, made no mistake, safely pouching the offering. This crucial dismissal brought an end to an 80-run partnership between Root and Ollie Pope, who had just celebrated his ninth Test century. Bumrah’s breakthrough was a significant turning point, shifting the momentum decidedly back in India’s favour and reducing England to 206/3.

The intensity of Bumrah’s celebration after claiming Root’s wicket was palpable, a mix of elation and fierce determination, clearly reflecting the immense significance of the moment. The entire Indian team rallied around their spearhead, acutely aware of the crucial psychological advantage gained by removing England’s batting linchpin yet again.

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This tenth dismissal places Bumrah in an elite club, as he becomes only the third bowler in Test history to account for Root 10 or more times. He joins the esteemed Australian pace duo of Pat Cummins, who has dismissed Root 11 times in 31 innings and Josh Hazlewood, with 10 dismissals in 31 innings. However, Bumrah’s exceptional speed in reaching this mark—requiring only 25 innings—underscores his unparalleled dominance over one of modern cricket’s batting stalwarts. Across these 25 encounters, Root has managed to accumulate a mere 290 runs against Bumrah, maintaining a modest average of just 29, a testament to the Indian pacer’s consistent ability to trouble and dismiss the English batter.

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Bumrah’s day out at Headingley

Bumrah’s performance on Day 2 was a masterclass in pace bowling. He was undoubtedly the standout bowler for India, claiming all three English wickets to fall. His day began with the early scalp of Zak Crawley in the very first over, followed by the dismissal of a well-set Ben Duckett for 62, before securing the prized wicket of Root. His impressive figures of 3/25 from 13 overs were instrumental in keeping India firmly in the contest, particularly after the visitors had posted a formidable 471 in their first innings. Despite receiving somewhat inconsistent support from the other end, Bumrah’s relentless accuracy, unwavering discipline, and innate ability to extract movement from the surface made him a perpetual threat throughout the day.

At the close of play on Day 2, England were 209/3 – trailing India by 262 runs – with seven wickets still in hand.

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