Image: Jasprit Bumrah lightened the mood with a witty response during a press interaction / © Hindustan Times
After a challenging Day 3 of the third Test against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah brought humor to the press conference, offering a moment of levity in between the intense match. India’s batting woes were a major topic of discussion after the team struggled to 51 for 4 at stumps, trailing Australia’s imposing first-innings total of 445.
When a journalist asked Bumrah, known more for his bowling than batting, about India’s batting struggles, the pacer didn’t miss a beat. The conversation was:
Reporter:
Hi, Jasprit. What is your assessment of the batting, although you are not the best person to answer the question, but what do you think about the situation of the team, considering the conditions in Gabba?
Bumrah:
It’s an interesting question. But, you are questioning my batting ability. You should use Google and see who has got the most number of runs in a Test over. But, jokes apart. That’s another story.
The room erupted in laughter as Bumrah quipped about his historic feat, reminding everyone of his unexpected prowess with the bat.
However, the day was less cheerful on the field for India. Australia’s pace trio, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins—dominated, leaving India’s top order in disarray. Rain offered some reprieve, but the visitors still face a monumental task to recover.
While Bumrah’s witty banter provided a brief respite, the team’s focus will need to shift to overcoming the Australian bowlers if they hope to mount a comeback in this crucial Test.