Jasprit BumrahIndia's star fast bowler, recently displayed his quick wit and humor during the post-match press conference on the third day of the ongoing Test match against Australia at Gaba's. The interaction highlighted not only Bumrah's prowess on the field but also his ability to interact with the media in a lighthearted manner.

Jasprit Bumrah's cheeky comeback to a journalist's question

The amusing exchange began when a reporter asked a question about India's batting performance at the end-of-day press conference, subtly implying that Bumrah might not be the most qualified person to commentate on the batting. The reporter asked, "Hello, Jasper. What is your batting rating, although you are not the best person to answer the question, but what do you think of the situation in the team given the conditions at the Gabba?'

Bumrah, known for his sharp sense of humour, responded with a playful jab, saying, “That's an interesting question. But you question my batting ability. You should use Google and see who scored the most runs in a test. But, apart from the joke. That's another story.” This witty retort not only drew laughter from the audience but also reminded everyone of his extraordinary success, when he scored 35 runs in a single against Stuart Broad in 2022

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Bumrah's outstanding bowling performance in the Brisbane Test

While Bumrah's batting skills may be the subject of jokes, his bowling remains undeniably exceptional. In the same Test match, he showed his bowling mastery by taking six wickets for 76 runs in Australia's first innings. His performance was instrumental in keeping Australia to 445 runs, especially against formidable batsmen like Travis Head and Steve Smithwho both scored centuries. Despite that IndiaHis struggles with the bat, where they ended Day 3 at 51 for 4, Bumrah's contribution with the ball was crucial throughout the series.

As the vice-captain of the Indian team, Bumrah has taken on a leadership role, especially given the team's current transition phase with several new players. He emphasized the importance of mentoring in the squad, stating that he aims to guide younger players such as Akash Deep and Nitish Kumar Reddy passing on his experiences on and off the field.

Bumrah's take on India's current playing situation

Despite an uphill battle in the Test series against Australia, Bumrah remains optimistic about India's chances. He noted that partnership building will be key to their batting line-up moving forward. With players like KL Rahul showing promise on the rise, there is hope that India will recover from its early setbacks.

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