ENG vs IND: Get Off Strike, That Is The Best Way To Face Jasprit Bumrah Says Dawid Malan
Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah's angle at the crease, which is different from other bowlers, as well as his speed makes him a difficult bowler to face, said England batsman Dawid Malan. The Eng
Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah's angle at the crease, which is different from other bowlers, as well as his speed makes him a difficult bowler to face, said England batsman Dawid Malan.
The England No. 3 batsman, who was recalled to the Test squad for the third Test against India at Headingley and made an immediate impression with 70, says in jest that the best way to keep Bumrah out is by getting off strike.
Trending
"Get off strike. I guess that will be the only way not to face him," said Malan to IANS during an interview.
"He has obviously been fantastic. He has got a really different angle to the crease to other bowlers. You know he bowls 90 miles per hour when he wants and he can hit you on the head and knock your poles out as well if he wants to," added Malan.
"So, he is a really challenging bowler to face. You know it (the best way to counter him) is about to trying to minimise certain ways to get out to him. And hope it is your day and you can get on top of it. He has been fantastic so far," said Malan further.
The left-handed batsman, who made 31 in the first innings of the fourth Test and then grinded for five off 33 balls in the second innings before being run out, does not regret not being aggressive despite the strong 100-run start the team had through the openers.
He, however, admitted that the batsmen did not put enough pressure on Indian bowlers and did not score enough runs in the first innings.
