Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur (BCCI Photo) New Delhi: The Indian pace of ESO Jasprit Bumrah is back in action before the third test at Lord’s. Bowling was seen with full intensity in the networks, and also shared a light moment with bowling with versatile shadul Thakur. Shardul, known as “Lord Thakur” from fans and teammates for his talent for delivery with a bat and ball, joined Bumhrah for a fun exchange during training. The highly expected third test is scheduled to start on Thursday at the iconic Lord cricket field.In recent years, India has been successful in Lord’s and won two of her last three tests at the venue – in 2014 under Mrs. Dhoni and again in 2021 under Captain Virt Kohl.With the level of five matches per 1-1 after the Indian command of the 336-Run victory in Edgbaston, Bumrah’s return-after a rest for work load-expects to raise the morale of the team even higher.In a video shared BCCI on their official x handles, Bumrah was seen bowling at a full tilt during the Nets session. Among the intense practice he joked for a moment about the popular nickname Shardule.“Yeah, blanket, Lord, Lord (pointing to Shardule),” Bumrah said as Shardul replied in joke by bowing to touch his feet.“Tab Hi Jasprit Bumrah to Pair Fallen HAI,” Thakur said.“Ye Inka (Thakur) BadAppan Hai (this is his generosity).WATCH: After the Indian triumph of Edgbaston, Captain Shubman Gill confirmed that Bumrah would return to the Lord’s test – his second match of the series.
How Jasprit Bumrah is preparing for Lord’s test – launching, bowling and lots of jokes!
In the first Bumhrah test he had a significant workload. With little support from the inexperienced PACE, almost 44 overs bowed and raised five goals in the first shifts, including the key scalp of Joe Root. Although in the second shift he went without a goal while defending 371, Bumrah remained persistent all the time.
