Saba Karim lauds Jasprit Bumrah's match-winning performance against Bangladesh
Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah's outstanding bowling in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh. Bumrah's brilliant spell of 3/17 on Day 5 helped India dismiss Bangladesh for just 146 runs in their second innings. This left India with a comfortable target of only 95 runs to clinch the series. Karim labeled Bumrah as one of India's most reliable "X-factors" and appreciated his knack for making an impact quickly in any match.
Bumrah's unique ability to influence matches
Karim pointed out Bumrah's knack for turning matches around in a flash, a rare quality among fast bowlers or spinners. He said, "For him (Bumrah), if you give one over, he feels that one over is good enough for him to pick up a wicket." This really highlights Bumrah's killer mix of speed and precision, which remains a huge plus for India in every format of the game.
Bumrah's dismissal of Rahim: A turning point
Bumrah's ball to dismiss Mushfiqur Rahim just before lunch was a significant turning point in the match. The former cleaned up the tail, with India sealing a rather one-sided victory later in the day. Karim further explained how Bumrah used his six deliveries effectively to set up and deceive the batter, leading to Rahim's dismissal.
India's bowling attack shines despite rain disruptions
Despite the rain interruptions on Days 2 and 3, India's bowling attack, spearheaded by Bumrah, played a crucial role in pushing for a result. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took three wickets each, making sure Bangladesh couldn't establish a solid lead or put up much of a fight at the crease. The Bangladeshi batters found it tough to cope with the constant pressure from the Indian bowlers, eventually getting bowled out for under 150 runs.
