In the 9th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah made the initial breakthrough for the India National Cricket Team at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 11.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Afghanistan’s opening duo, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, got off to a solid start. While they showed caution against Bumrah, they took Mohammed Siraj to task.
However, it was Bumrah who ultimately ended their promising 32-run partnership during the 7th over. Delivering a back-of-a-length ball around the off-stump at 135kmph, it swung slightly away.
Ibrahim Zadran attempted to defend it but managed only to nick the ball, which traveled to wicket-keeper KL Rahul. Rahul completed a skillful catch behind the stumps.
What drew considerable attention was Jasprit Bumrah’s unique celebration after claiming the first wicket of the match. He gestured towards his temple, reminiscent of the signature celebration of English footballer Marcus Rashford, who plies his trade as a forward for the Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team.
Meanwhile, as of writing this, Afghanistan have failed to recover from the blow have lost 3 wickets now in 15 overs with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah the other batters who have been sent back to pavilion with Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur taking the wickets respectively.
Jasprit bumrah hits the Marcus Rashford celebration after getting wicket.#INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/PIPWc7BOGV
— ° (@imGurjar_) October 11, 2023
