Jasprit Bumrah finally fulfilled a lifelong dream at Lord’s. He claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings of the third Test against England and earned a spot on the iconic Honours Board.
Every cricketer dreams of seeing their name on that board. Only a century or a five-for at Lord’s grants that honour. Even legends like Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar couldn’t make the list. But Bumrah made sure his name would be remembered at the Home of Cricket.
Bumrah’s Fiery Spell Shakes England’s Batting Line-up
On Day 2, Bumrah dismantled England’s middle order with lethal precision. He bowled out Ben Stokes and Joe Root with two absolute beauties. Later, he added the scalps of Chris Woakes, Jofra Archer, and Harry Brook. His spell helped India bowl out England for 387. Bumrah walked off the field holding the match ball, soaking in the electric atmosphere.
Gambhir Greets Bumrah with a Warm Embrace
After the innings, Bumrah entered the dressing room to a special moment. Head coach Gautam Gambhir stood near the Honours Board, waiting for him. As Bumrah walked in, Gambhir gave him a warm hug. Bowling coach Morne Morkel and other members of the team joined in with applause.
Bumrah then smiled, posed for the cameras, and walked up to the board. He picked up the marker and wrote his name proudly. With a thumbs up and a quiet nod, he celebrated the moment with grace and humility.
Bumrah Breaks Records and Lifts the Team
This performance wasn’t just memorable—it was historic. With this five-for, Bumrah surpassed Kapil Dev for the most fifers by an Indian pacer in SENA countries. His effort restricted England under 400 and gave India control of the match.
By stumps, India reached 145/3. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant stood firm at the crease, trailing by 242 runs.
Bumrah Explains His Calm Celebration
When asked about his calm reaction after taking the fifth wicket, Bumrah gave an honest answer:
“Honestly, I was just tired. I had bowled for a long time, and I didn’t have the energy to celebrate. I’m not 21 anymore—I don’t jump around. I felt happy to contribute. More than anything, I just wanted to bowl the next ball.”
His words reflected the maturity and focus that define his game. Bumrah didn’t need wild celebrations. His performance did all the talking—and now, his name will live forever at Lord’s.
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