“From Support to Congratulations”: Jasprit Bumrah’s Enigmatic Instagram Story Upon Becoming the No. 1 Test Bowler
Star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has captured the hearts of the nation with his stellar performances in the first two Test matches against England. Despite the widespread acclaim, Bumrah seemed less than thrilled by the attention and took a pointed jab at his fans through a cryptic Instagram story. In his post, Bumrah hinted at feeling unsupported during his tougher times.
Bumrah’s exceptional display against England in the second Test match in Visakhapatnam was nothing short of sensational. The 30-year-old snatched a remarkable nine wickets, playing a pivotal role in India’s 106-run victory on February 5, thereby leveling the series at 1-1.
This remarkable performance catapulted him to the summit of the ICC’s Test bowlers’ rankings, making him the first Indian fast bowler to achieve this milestone. Bumrah chose to use social media to underscore the notion that performers often find themselves in solitude, with others only showing up to offer congratulations.
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In an Instagram story shared by Bumrah on his official handle, a lone figure sits in an empty stadium juxtaposed with another image portraying a packed arena. This imagery underscores the disparity between minimal support during tough times and the plethora of well-wishers during moments of triumph.
Bumrah has been in scintillating form since his return to international cricket last year. He emerged as the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the 2023 World Cup, claiming 20 wickets in 11 matches with an impressive economy rate of 4.06. Furthermore, he bagged the Player of the Series (POTS) Award in the two-match series in South Africa, where India managed to secure a draw for the first time in history.
In the ongoing series against England, Bumrah leads as the highest wicket-taker, with 15 scalps in two matches thus far. Before his comeback in August last year, Bumrah endured nearly a year on the sidelines due to a stress fracture in his back, which required surgery. Throughout his period of inactivity, the star Indian pacer became a subject of social media ridicule for his susceptibility to injuries.
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