Bumrah finds his rhythm against Sooryavanshi
Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah returned to training following an injury layoff, participating in a practice session ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan. The session featured a competitive net battle between Bumrah and young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, alongside rigorous fielding drills.
Why it matters
Bumrah's fitness is critical for India's bowling attack, and the team is actively addressing past fielding deficiencies to improve performance in upcoming international series.
In this year’s IPL, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had left jaws on the floor when he nonchalantly deposited Jasprit Bumrah over mid-on for a six off the first ball he faced from the ace pacer.
On Friday, under lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, another glimpse of the box-office duel between the precocious teen and seasoned operator was on view. This came in a mere practice session for the Indian team ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan on Sunday, but the intensity of the battle was enchanting nevertheless. Sooryavanshi and Bumrah haven’t yet featured for India together.
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