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Jasprit Bumrah shone with a three-wicket haul on Day 2 of the Leeds Test, standing out in India's otherwise lackluster bowling display. Sanjay Manjrekar likened Bumrah's relentless threat to New Zealand legend Richard Hadlee, praising his ability to create breakthroughs. India had earlier posted 471 thanks to centuries from Jaiswal, Gill, and Pant before England's Stokes triggered a collapse. Despite England's strong batting reply, Bumrah's spell kept India in contention.

Key Points: Manjrekar Compares Bumrah to Hadlee After Leeds Test Heroics

  • Bumrah took 3/48 as England reached 209/3
  • Manjrekar compared his impact to Richard Hadlee's dominance
  • India posted 471 despite late collapse
  • England trail by 262 runs after Day 2
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A master of his trade: Manjrekar hails Bumrah's brilliance amid batting dominance in Leeds Test

Sanjay Manjrekar hails Jasprit Bumrah's match-defining spell in Leeds, likening his mastery to legendary Richard Hadlee amid India's bowling struggles.

"Just the ability to manufacture a wicket every time he came into the attack is what stands out. – Sanjay Manjrekar"

Leeds, June 22

On a day when little went right with the ball for Team India, Jasprit Bumrah stood tall as the lone bright spot. As England reached 209/3 at stumps on Day 2 of the Leeds Test, Bumrah was the only Indian bowler who posed a consistent threat, picking up all three wickets to fall, a performance that underlined his class in an otherwise toothless bowling display

The right-arm seamer finished with figures of 3/48, dismissing Zak Crawley (4) early. After that, he cleaned up Ben Duckett for 62 and later removed Joe Root for 28, which turned out to be a crucial breakthrough.

Reflecting on the quality of Bumrah's spell, former India cricketer and JioHotstar expert Sanjay Manjrekar offered high praise, comparing Bumrah's match-altering presence to that of a legendary fast bowler.

"We've seen four hundreds in the match so far -- three from India and one from England -- but which bowler has been truly special? For me, it's just Bumrah," said Manjrekar on 'Match Centre Live' after the conclusion of Day 2.

He went on to draw a parallel with Sir Richard Hadlee, New Zealand's pace great, highlighting Bumrah's ability to create wicket-taking opportunities even when the conditions aren't in his favour.

"Just the ability to manufacture a wicket every time he came into the attack is what stands out. The one bowler that comes to mind, someone with that kind of impact single-handedly, is Sir Richard Hadlee. He played for a New Zealand team with a relatively weaker attack, but every time he came on, you felt a wicket was around the corner," Manjrekar noted.

"The common thread between the two is mastery-- when I watched Hadlee from close quarters, he felt like a true master of his trade. I get that same impression with Bumrah," he added.

Earlier, England won the toss and opted to bowl first. Centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal (101 in 159 balls, with 16 fours), skipper Shubman Gill (147 in 227 balls, with 19 fours and a six) and Rishabh Pant (134 in 178 balls, with 12 fours and six sixes) took India to 471. 430/4 at one point, skipper Ben Stokes (4/66) and Josh Tongue (4/86) caused a collapse.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Bumrah is pure gold for Indian cricket! 🏏 While our batting was brilliant, his bowling stood out on a tough day. That comparison with Hadlee is spot on - he makes things happen even when others struggle. Hope others learn from his discipline.
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Priya M.
Our batting was fire but bowling needs work except Bumrah. Why can't others step up? Siraj was expensive, Shami looked tired. BCCI should rotate pacers better between matches. Still, proud of our boys - Jaiswal, Gill and Pant were brilliant too!
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Arjun S.
Manjrekar's analysis is on point as usual. Bumrah's action may be unconventional but his results are world class! That Yorker to Root was pure magic. Hope he stays fit for WC - we can't afford to lose him to injuries.
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Sunita R.
While Bumrah was exceptional, let's not ignore England's fightback with the ball. Our middle order collapse from 430/4 to 471 all out is concerning. Need better temperament from lower order when set batsmen get out.
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Vikram D.
Bumrah is the complete package - pace, swing, accuracy and that deadly Yorker! But why does our team always depend on 1-2 bowlers? Others need to pull their weight. Also, Pant's century was a treat to watch after his comeback 👏
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Neha P.
Mixed feelings about this match - our batting stars shone bright but bowling worries remain. Bumrah can't do it alone every time. Maybe time to give Arshdeep a chance in Tests? His left-arm angle could be useful in England conditions.

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