Kuldeep Yadav struck a crucial blow for India in the ongoing fifth Test against England, dismissing Jonny Bairstow after a fiery exchange between the two players at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. The tension began when Shubman Gill attempted to ruffle Bairstow’s composure with verbal jabs, alluding to his dismissal by James Anderson in the first innings.
Jonny Bairstow, not one to back down, retaliated by questioning Gill about his comments to Anderson, to which Gill promptly replied, “So what, it was after a hundred. How many have you got here?” Bairstow, aiming a sly dig at Gill’s performance in England, shot back, “How many have you got in England?” The exchange continued as the banter intensified on the field.
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Sarfaraz Khan, joining the verbal sparring, humorously commented on Bairstow’s celebratory antics, saying, “Abe thoda sa run kya bana liya series me, jyada uchhal raha” (Roughly translated to: ‘You have started jumping a lot after making few runs in the series’).
J bairstow : What did you say to Jimmy about getting tired and he got you out after that?
Gill: So what,it was after 100,how many have you got here?
JB: How many have got in England?
Sarfaraz: Thoda sa runs kya Banadiya jyada uchal Raha hai 😭 pic.twitter.com/JfzRPEyTL7
— Shivani (@shivani_45D) March 9, 2024
However, the verbal sparring reached its climax when Kuldeep Yadav intervened with a telling delivery, dismissing Bairstow shortly after the exchange. Bairstow, who appeared to be finding his rhythm with a quickfire 39 off just 30 balls, fell victim to Yadav’s bowling prowess, adding to his disappointment in the series.
Bairstow’s performance in the series has been underwhelming, despite showing promise on several occasions. Failing to convert starts into substantial scores, he concludes the series without a single half-century to his name, amassing only 238 runs in 10 innings.
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Meanwhile, Gill’s initial confrontation with Bairstow seemed to fuel his determination, as he showcased his batting prowess earlier in the match with a splendid knock of 110 runs. Partnering with captain Rohit Sharma, Gill played a vital role in India’s first-innings dominance, contributing significantly to their commanding position in the Test.
Kuldeep keeps us guessing every time! 😎 #IDFCFirstBankTestSeries #BazBowled #INDvENG #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/xT4tlMX7l8
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) March 9, 2024
As the dust settled on the verbal exchange, it was India who emerged victorious, both on the field and in the heated exchange of words. With Bairstow’s dismissal, Gill and his teammates had the last laugh, reinforcing their dominance in the ongoing Test series against England.
The dismissal marked the end of Bairstow’s challenging series, where he consistently got starts but failed to convert them into substantial scores. Finishing the series without a single half-century, Bairstow managed 238 runs in 10 innings, with a top score of 39. The exchange highlighted the competitive spirit on the field, with both teams leaving no stone unturned to gain a psychological edge.
