Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 4 (ANI): England batting legend Alastair Cook lauded star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his magnificent six-wicket haul in the second Test against Three Lions, saying that he changed the course of the game single-handedly and “ripped the heart out of England batting line-up”.
Bumrah’s six-fer was the biggest highlight of the second day of the match, putting India in a great position for a series-levelling victory. The yorker that dismantled Ollie Pope’s middle and leg stumps was the biggest moment of his spell.
Cook noted that England started off well with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett going at India with their attacking approach, but his wicket of Joe Root proved to be a turning point in the game. The batter said that England’s first innings total of 253 is way below par.
Following the match, Cook said to TNT Sports as quoted by Sky Sports, “Bumrah has carried India through today and has single-handedly changed the course of this game. England’s batting card started so well with Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, who played beautifully for 76.”