Sachin Tendulkar defends Bumrah: India winning without him is just coincidence, his quality is exceptional

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar feels that India winning two Tests against England in Jasprit Bumrah’s absence was a mere “coincidence” and the talismanic pace spearhead’s quality remains “exceptional and unbelievable”. Bumrah played three of the just-concluded five-Test series in which a relatively inexperienced India eked out a creditable 2-2 draw. The two games that India…

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Bumrah’s workload depends on how good other bowlers are, says Glenn McGrath

Australia pace-bowling legend Glenn McGrath on Friday noted the uncommon English conditions in the ongoing India-England series, but added that the series, along with the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has restored his confidence that Test cricket is “alive and well.” “It’s been quite high-scoring, which is a little unusual in English conditions with the Dukes cricket…

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