Jasprit Bumrah Donates Iconic Shoes to MCC Museum After Historic Performance
Bumrah's Generous Gesture at Lord's
Jasprit Bumrah has generously donated the shoes he wore during his remarkable five-wicket haul at Lord's to the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Museum. This donation follows his impressive bowling figures of 5/74 in England's first innings during the third Test, a performance that secured him a spot on the prestigious Lord's Honours Board.
Details of the Donation
According to a report, while Bumrah kept the match ball, his spikes are now proudly displayed at one of cricket's most revered venues.
A Memorable Bowling Spell
The Indian fast bowler's exceptional spell spanned both days of England's innings. He took the crucial wicket of Harry Brook late on Day 1 and returned on the second day to dismantle the middle order, claiming the scalps of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Chris Woakes in a devastating burst with the second new ball.
This performance marked Bumrah's second five-wicket haul of the series, surpassing Kapil Dev for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian fast bowler outside of Asia. Interestingly, on Day 3, he bowled just one over, conceding only two runs to Zak Crawley.
Reflections on the Achievement
In a post-match press conference, Bumrah expressed his feelings candidly, stating, "The reality is, I was tired. I can’t jump around like a 21-year-old. I was pleased to contribute. Having my name on the Honours Board is a great feeling, something I can share with my son when he grows up."
India's Performance in the Match
India managed to add 242 runs, concluding their innings at 387 all out in 119.2 overs. KL Rahul was the standout performer with a century, scoring 100 off 177 balls, while Rishabh Pant contributed 74 and Jadeja added 72. Lower-order batsmen Nitish Kumar Reddy (30) and Washington Sundar (23) provided valuable runs. Akash Deep hit a quick six in his brief innings of 7 before getting out, while Bumrah scored 8.
England's bowlers shared the wickets, with Chris Woakes taking 3 for 84, Jofra Archer 2 for 52, Ben Stokes 2 for 63, and Carse and Bashir each claiming one wicket, with England starting their second innings at 2/0.