Former India Pacer Criticises Jasprit Bumrah and Yashashvi Jaiswal For Team India Defeat

India and England shared honours in the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, finishing the five-Test series 2-2. India lost the first and third Tests, bounced back with a win in the second, drew in Manchester, and clinched victory at the Oval to level the series.

The biggest missed opportunity for India came at Lord’s. Chasing 193, the visitors fell short despite Ravindra Jadeja’s determined effort. He stitched key partnerships of 30 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy, 35 with Jasprit Bumrah, and 23 with Mohammed Siraj. But once Bumrah, who had battled for 53 deliveries, played a reckless shot and got out, India’s hopes collapsed.

Former India all-rounder Karsan Ghavri was blunt in his assessment.

“Criticism is valuable, but it should be constructive. Today, I can criticise Jaiswal for his shot in the second innings at Lord’s. It was one of the worst shots he played, and he shouldn’t have attempted it. I also criticise Jasprit Bumrah for the same reason. When Jadeja is playing responsibly at the other end in the fourth innings, why take unnecessary risks? Just stay there; you’ve already faced 50 deliveries.”

Ghavri also defended Shubman Gill’s on-field outburst against Zak Crawley’s time-wasting during the series.

“Such things happen in the heat of the moment. Look, Crawley also wasted time. The ICC rules are very clear – a team must bowl 90 overs in a day. You can waste time if you like, but remember that 90 overs must be bowled. These things occur, but one should always approach them with a sporting attitude,” the 75-year-old explained.