Jasprit Bumrah has made a shocking revelation about his pace partner Mohammed Siraj playing with a problem in the ongoing third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) at The Gabba. The Indian pace led while praising Siraj for his bravery and “fighting spirit”.

Notably, on Day 2 of the contest, Siraj stopped mid-way while bowling and eventually left the field after consulting the team’s physiotherapist. However, to everyone’s relief, he managed to arrive just a few minutes before the end of the first session.

Speaking to the media after day 3 of the game, Bumrah has now revealed that Siraj is playing with a problem and has done a commendable job in supporting the bowling contingent.

Bumrah said: “In this game, I think I will give him credit for having a little snag, but he still kept bowling and helped the team because he knew that if he came in and didn’t bowl, then that team will be under pressure. . So I think he has a great attitude and a fighting spirit that the team loves.”

India batsmen struggle after Australia post disheartening 445 in first innings

Talking about the match, the Indian team had to work hard to get wickets as Australia posted a daunting total of 445 in the first innings.

Jasprit Bumrah once again came to the rescue to finish with figures of 6/76. Siraj and Akash Deep, who failed to take any wickets on Day 2, claimed three scalps between them on Day 3 to close out the Australian innings.

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On the other hand, the Indian batsmen continued their struggles to perform in the Australian conditions, being reduced to 44 for 4. On Day 3, the Indian scoreboard read 51 for 4 with KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma currently at the crease. behind by 394 runs.

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