Former India National Cricket Team player Mohammad Kaif fired shots at Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj after Jasprit Bumrah took the wicket of Travis Head on Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. He lauded the fast bowler for his muted celebrations while subtly taking a dig at Kohli and Siraj.
Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah were the two talked about names for India on Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against the Australia National Cricket Team. The penultimate game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
Virat Kohli made the headlines after his altercation with Sam Konstas on Day 1 at MCG
It was Virat Kohli, who first made the headlines after his altercation with Sam Konstas. The India National Cricket Team star shouldered the young Australia National Cricket Team batter before both of them shared some harsh words and didn’t go easy on each other.
After that, Virat Kohli, who is known for his aggressive attitude, was seen celebrating wickets wildly. The India National Cricket Team batter was continuously going into the head of the Australia batters as he made sure that he kept the intensity high for his team.
Jasprit Bumrah stages a staggering comeback after being taken to the cleaners in his first spell
The second half of the day was all about Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler, who didn’t have a great start to the day, made a staggering comeback and went on to pick up three wickets in the day. He provided his team with the breakthroughs when the Australia National Cricket Team were in the driver’s seat.
One of the crucial breakthroughs that Jasprit Bumrah provided was when he removed Travis Head, who was the leading run-getter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier pacer sent the batter packing for a duck and brought his team back into the game.
What caught the attention of many was the celebration of Jasprit Bumrah after removing Travis Head. The pacer came up with muted celebrations as he raised his hands after castling the stumps of the Australia National Cricket Team batter.
No over-the-top celebration, no angry send-off, just a smile. Kids learn – Mohammad Kaif impressed with celebration of Jasprit Bumrah after removing Travis Head
Mohammad Kaif was impressed with the way Jasprit Bumrah celebrated Travis Head’s wicket. He pointed out how the pacer didn’t give any send-off and urged the kids to choose their role models respectively, taking a dig at Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj, who celebrate aggressively. Taking to his Twitter account, he explained:
“How does Bumrah celebrate the dismissal of Australia’s main man Travis Head? No over-the-top celebration, no angry send-off, just a smile. Kids learn, choose your role models wisely.”
How does Bumrah celebrate the dismissal of Australia’s main man Travis Head? No over-the-top celebration, no angry send off, just a smile. Kids learn, choose your role models wisely. #IDAS
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) Dcme 6 04
Australia had a great day with the bat as they piled up 311 runs on Day 1. Marnus Labuschagne was the top run-getter with his 72-run knock while Steve Smith was unbeaten at 68 runs.
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