India vs Australia 5th Test, Day 2 LIVE: Bumrah Exits SCG After Injury Scare, Kohli Takes Charge as Acting Captain

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Team India, led by Jasprit Bumrah, have a big day two lined up at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as they hope to wrest control of the proceedings in the fifth Test against Australia. With the tourists getting bowled out for 185 under tough batting conditions, the visiting captain struck early to remove Usman Khawaja, making life difficult for Australia.

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With Bumrah getting involved in a verbal war with Sam Konstas, the right-arm speedster was fired up and hence, got the better of Khawaja. He is likely to feed off the same on day two and Australia face a litmus task of handling Bumrah and co. on a green wicket in Sydney.

India vs Australia: Shy Yet Fierce

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Despite his camera shyness, Jasprit Bumrah is widely acknowledged as one of the fiercest pacers in modern cricket and a standout talent in the global cricketing arena. Opening up about his aggressive style, Bumrah once explained, as quoted by Hindustan Times, “I am aggressive, but I don’t need to hurl abuses at batsmen. Growing up, I saw bowlers on TV shouting and confronting batters, but when I tried it, I became overly aggressive. It didn’t suit me, especially in club cricket.”

The Dual Sides of Jasprit Bumrah

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Jasprit Bumrah’s shy nature in front of the camera contrasts sharply with his reputation as a lethal pacer in world cricket.

The Dual Sides of Jasprit Bumrah

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Explaining his approach to aggression, Bumrah shared with Hindustan Times: “I’m naturally aggressive, but I don’t need to use words to prove it. Watching bowlers on TV confront batsmen as a kid, I tried to emulate them. But when I applied that aggression in club cricket, it backfired.”

Bumrah and Konstas’ Rivalry

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The rivalry between Bumrah and the Aussie youngster Sam Konstas has been a highlight of the Melbourne and Sydney Tests, adding a fiery undercurrent to the matches.

Bumrah and Konstas’ Rivalry

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Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas have engaged in an understated yet compelling duel, with sparks flying from Melbourne to Sydney.

Bumrah and Konstas’ Rivalry

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 From Melbourne to Sydney, the quiet yet fierce rivalry between Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas has been a captivating aspect of the ongoing Test series and Across the 4th Test in Melbourne and the 5th in Sydney, Jasprit Bumrah and Sam Konstas have waged a silent war that has kept fans on the edge of their seats.