Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah achieved a massive feat in the T20Is after his staggering comeback in the first game against Ireland. He became the first Indian to win the Player Of The Match award on his T20i captaincy debut.
Jasprit Bumrah achieved the feat after his rollicking performance in the first T20I against Ireland at The Village in Dublin. He made his return to the team after 11 long months and made sure that he sets the stage on fire in his first game.
Jasprit Bumrah had a dream comeback as he picked two wickets in the first over he bowled and then bowled staggering well in the death overs. He nailed his yorkers to perfection and made run-scoring hard for the Irish batters in the death overs.
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Jasprit Bumrah gave away just 1 run in the 19th over and made sure that his side restrict the opposition to a low total. He returned with the figures of 2/24 and won the player of the match for his team on his return after 11 months.
IND vs IRE: Didn’t feel I missed out a lot or was doing something new – Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah talked about his return and said that he didn’t feel nervous and was happy with the way he bowled. He also talked about how as a leader he thought about other players as well. Speaking after that match, he said:
“Felt very good, so many sessions I did at the NCA, didn’t feel I missed out a lot or was doing something new. Credit to the staff, they kept me in good spirits. You are not thinking about yourself, you are thinking about others out there. Not really nervous but very happy. There was some swing upfront so we wanted to use it. Luckily we won the toss and it was coming out fine.
There was some help due to the weather, so very happy. In every game, you would want more. After a crisis, they played well, credit where it is due. Even when you win, there are areas to improve on. Everybody is very confident, they are very well prepared. I think the IPL also helps. It is always good, wherever we go, they support us, that helps us to keep the spirit high.”
Jasprit Bumrah will be next seen in action when India will take on Ireland in the second match on Sunday (20th August).