'Left Australia with eggs on face': Jasprit Bumrah disrespected by Aussie legend

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden heaped praise on India's stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah for his bowling performance during the ongoing Perth Test match. Matthew Hayden said that Jasprit Bumrah kept the Australian team under pressure with his fiery spell in the first innings of the Test match.

Bumrah earned widespread attention in Australian media after his team's performance on Day 1 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 opener in Perth. His decision to bat first on a green track came under criticism from fans. Notably, the visiting team was bowled out for 150 runs in the first innings.

Jasprit Bumrah Secured Five-Wicket Haul On Opening Session on Day 2

The right-arm pacer bowled one of his best-ever spells with the new ball. He dismissed Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, and Steve Smith in his opening spell. Later in the day, Bumrah also removed Australia captain Pat Cummins. The Australian national cricket team ended their first day’s play at 76/6.

The Indian skipper, Jasprit Bumrah, dismissed Alex Carey on his first ball of Day 2, completing his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Australia was bowled out for just 104, conceding India a 46-run first-innings lead. Bumrah was well supported by other pacers Harshit Rana (3/48) and Mohammed Siraj (2/20).

Bumrah Left Australia With Eggs On Their Face - Matthew Hayden

Before Day 2, Matthew Hayden said that Jasprit Bumrah had put Australia under immense pressure. He said that India had a poor start, but Bumrah's spell turned the game in their favor. Hayden also pointed out that Australia would face significant pressure going into Day 3 of the Test.

"Yeah Bumrah left Australia with eggs on their face. It was a case of the poor star but a great finish for India. Australia will be going into day 3 under pressure. There's still a lot in it in this Test. World-class players like Kohli and Smith didn't get success," Hayden said in Star Sports' pre-match show.

He Was On The Money From Ball One - Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden said that Jasprit Bumrah bowled the right lengths without being distracted by the extra bounce on offer at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Hayden also said that Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana supported Bumrah very well in the first innings.

"A Lot of touring sides get carried away by the bounce on Australian conditions. but not Bumrah, he was on the money from ball one. He was backed up by Siraj and Rana," Hayden added.

Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul countered the Australian bowling attack without losing a wicket in the entire second session. They ended the post-lunch session with 84/0 in 26 overs. Jaiswal, who was dismissed for a duck in the first innings, completed his well-deserved half-century after Tea.

The batting duo helped the team cross the 150-run mark lead, which is very crucial for the team in the match. India will be hoping to add as many runs as possible without losing many wickets before the stumps.

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