'Brainfade Bumrah...All Hard Work Undone': Netizens Lambast Jasprit Bumrah After Cheap Dismissal
Jasprit Bumrah played hard, but perhaps just not smart enough. At least for a fleeting moment.
Following a shambolic crumbling of the Indian batting order, all hopes were tied on the shoulders of Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja to aide India to a draw, or perhaps even a possible victory.
But after persisting for a hard-fought 54 balls, Bumrah fell victim to a tempter from England skipper Ben Stokes, who reeled the pacer in to hook one high and ugly, leading to a simple catch by Sam Cook: sinking India's hopes of saving face with his departure.
Netizens alike were left either in admiration or sheer anger at the ace pacer's decision (or rather indecision) to play the hook when it was uncalled for, leading to a horde of harsh criticism being laid on Bumrah.
Jasprit Bumrah ye kya kiya bhai tune 😭— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) July 14, 2025
The reaction of Indian camp says it all.– Poor and unnecessary shot by Jasprit Bumrah, he himself, Ravindra Jadeja and the whole squad of India couldn't believe it. #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/P2LwD6QuUS
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) July 14, 2025
Some even went to the extent of calling it a 'brainfade', and claiming that India wins when the ace pacer doesn't play.
Jasprit Bumrah just couldn't resist short ball stuffBen Stokes with another vital breakthrough #ENGvsIND #INDvsENG #LordsTest pic.twitter.com/5um6GmzzPn — ishan (@imishan12) July 14, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah has thrown it away with an ordinary shot. All the hardwork has been undone😬 #INDvsENG — Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) July 14, 2025
Whether deserving or not, what it undeniable is the resilience that Bumrah showcased throughout his outing, playing a solid second-fiddle to Jadeja, who aimed to aid India to the promised land: securing them a second win in the series.
But alas, much left to be seen as an unfortunate fate nears India, who will possibly be staring down a 2-1 deficit after all is said and done tonight.
Can India pull off a stunner?
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