Former India cricketer turned commentator Murali Kartik commented on veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah after Day 1 of the third Test between England and India. Bumrah returned after missing the second match at Edgbaston. Talking on Cricbuzz, Murali Kartik said that Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Harry Brook at Lord’s was the moment of the day as well.

“Jasprit Bumrah, who is making a comeback, dismissing Harry Brook was the moment of the day. We saw what he did in the last game so it is very important to get him out soon. Not a lot is happening, it is hot and difficult for the bowlers. Dismissing Harry Brook who scores runs at a quick pace, that too with a beauty, was important,” he said.

“Bazball was quite silent. England won the toss and batted first on a hot day and the run-rate was very less the whole day. This may be the slowest run-rate since the term bazball was coined. It looked as though Akash Deep was trying a little too much but apart from that the other bowlers could have had more wickets if they had better luck. It was extremely hot and there was not much help off the wicket despite plays and misses,” he further added.

Heading into Day 2, Murali Kartik also feels that it will be important for Team India to maintain control and stay patient in the middle. With England batting deep, he also explained that Team India cannot give away too many runs
while trying for wickets.

“Except for Shoaib Bashir, with Root and Stokes, everyone bats from here. It is important to keep control as one wicket could bring another quick one. But you cannot afford to give away too many runs from here in search of wickets. England batters will wait for the Indian bowlers to tire out in this heat. It is important for the bowling attack to understand that it can be a long day and to know that it is important to remain patient,” Murali Kartik concluded.