Tendulkar Praises Bumrah's Skills Despite Test Absence

Sachin Tendulkar, the venerable cricket legend, lauded Jasprit Bumrah for his remarkable aptitude, underscoring the pacer's significance despite his absence in India's two Test victories over England. Tendulkar dismissed suggestions that these wins were due to Bumrah's non-participation, labeling them coincidental occurrences.

During a thorough evaluation of India's series performance, Tendulkar highlighted Bumrah's 14 wickets across three Tests as indicative of his impeccable skill. Moreover, he acknowledged the proactive contributions of Washington Sundar, who played a pivotal role throughout the series, both in bowling and scoring crucial runs.

In response to the brouhaha over India's decision to resist a draw in the Manchester Test—especially regarding the centuries scored by Washington and Ravindra Jadeja—Tendulkar firmly supported the team's stance, arguing that it was within the spirit of the game. He refuted England captain Ben Stokes' reasoning, maintaining that India's strategic decisions were justified.

(With inputs from agencies.)