Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role in dismantling South Africa on the first day of the Kolkata Test (November 14) by taking 5 wickets. His performance was instrumental in toppling the African team for a mere 159 runs. This marked the 16th time Bumrah achieved a five-wicket haul, equaling the legendary spinner Bhagwat Chandrasekhar's record.
After the first day of the Test at Eden Gardens, Bumrah attended the press conference where numerous questions were directed at him. While discussing his bowling, inquiries about Washington Sundar also surfaced. Sundar stepped up to bat at Number 3, replacing Sai Sudarshan in this Test match.
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A journalist inquired about Washington Sundar's promotion in the batting order and how it contributed to giving Team India four spin options (Jadeja, Kuldeep, Axar, and Washington).
In response, Bumrah stated, 'Sir... I'm not the captain yet, but the leadership is aware. They can be asked about the thought process, but we support every player. I don't know much more.'
VIDEO: Bumrah's response on Sundar's query (3:30 to 4:02)
Today (November 15) marks the second day of the Kolkata Test, as the Indian team gears up to build a significant lead against the African side.
Indian Bowlers with the Most Five-Wicket Hauls
37: Ravichandran Ashwin (106 Tests) 35: Anil Kumble (132) 25: Harbhajan Singh (103) 23: Kapil Dev (131) 16: Jasprit Bumrah (51) / Bhagwat Chandrasekhar (58)
India's Playing XI in Kolkata Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Shubman Gill (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
South Africa's Playing XI in Kolkata Test: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma (Captain), Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (Wicketkeeper), Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj
