New Delhi: The cricketing world hailed Jasprit Bumrah as the 23-year-old pacer helped India to a thrilling 5-run win against England on Sunday at Nagpur. (India vs England: Full Coverage)
India, defending 144 in the second T20I against England, were staring a certain defeat, then came the final overs. In the final overs, Bumrah and veteran war-horse Ashish Nehra bowled their hearts out in front of a packed Nagpur crowd.
WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah's two terrific overs which won India the 2nd T20I against England
But the real test came in the final over, with England 8 runs from 6 balls. But Bumrah conceded only two runs, and took two wickets too give India the win.
Hailing the effort, Virender Sehwag took to Twitter and wrote "Bumrah just became Bumrah ji . One of the best last overs."
Bumrah just became Bumrah ji . One of the best last overs.#IndvEng
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 29, 2017
Batting great Sachin Tendulkar also took to Twitter, and he wrote "A great turnaround by #Nehra & #Bumrah, secured the win in time. Keep winning!"
A great turnaround by #Nehra & #Bumrah, secured the win in time. Keep winning! #INDvENG
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 29, 2017
Bumrah won the man of the match for his efforts. His final figures read 4-0-20-2.
It's indeed a rare occasion to find the former India opener lost for words.
