On July 11, 2025, Jasprit Bumrah etched his name on the Lord’s Honours Board with a brilliant 5/74, including the wicket of Jofra Archer, during the second Test against England. The 31-year-old Indian pace spearhead, who skipped the Edgbaston Test for workload management, downplayed celebrations, citing fatigue. “I can’t jump around like a 21-year-old,” he said, adding, “The name on the Honours Board feels good. It’s something I can tell my son about when he grows up.”

Bumrah, unfazed by critics questioning his fitness, took a swipe at sensationalist media, noting, “People want to sensationalise for viewership... I’m happy helping them make money.” Reflecting on his strategy, he revealed ignoring Lord’s famous slope, unlike his previous tour, allowed him to maximize the new ball’s impact in hot conditions. “I thought about the slope last tour, it did not help. This time, I didn’t keep it in mind and got the benefit,” he explained.

His performance, marked by precision and resilience, underscores his focus on creating lasting memories for his son, Angad, while continuing to silence doubters with his on-field brilliance.

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