PremiumIND vs AFG: Jasprit Bumrah does a Marcus Rashford celebration after dismissing Ibrahim Zadran
In the 2nd match of the World Cup against Afghanistan, Bumrah achieved the much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Ibrahim Zadran.
Last Updated: 02.59 PM, Oct 11, 2023
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the go-to bowler when the team needs a wicket. Despite being away due to injury and missing numerous games, he made a significant impact upon his return to the Asian Games 2023. Now, as part of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, he continues to provide the team with the crucial first breakthrough for an ideal start.
In the second match of the World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan, Bumrah achieved the much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Ibrahim Zadran. However, what truly captured everyone's attention was his Marcus Rashford-esque celebration.
In the 6.4th over, he delivered a short-of-a-length ball around the off-stump, which moved slightly away. Ibrahim Zadran attempted to defend but ended up edging the ball. KL Rahul took a straightforward catch, putting an end to Zadran's short-lived innings.
Right after securing the wicket, Bumrah pointed to his head, signifying the cleverness of the dismissal. This unique celebration caught the eye of netizens, who started drawing comparisons with the famous footballer.
As for the game, Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite a loss in their opening match, Afghanistan is determined to put on a strong performance against the host team.
The Men in Blue made one change, with Shardul Thakur replacing R Ashwin. Unfortunately, Shubman Gill is still unavailable due to his recent hospitalization.