[WATCH] Jasprit Bumrah marks his return with 150th ODI wicket, packs away Harry Brook

Jasprit Bumrah and Harry Brook. (Photo Source: Jiostar)

Jasprit Bumrah announced his return to one-day international cricket in emphatic fashion, removing England captain Harry Brook from the very first delivery of his second spell to achieve his 150th ODI wicket on Tuesday, July 14, at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The breakthrough, secured off a hard-length delivery that bent back towards the batter as he attempted a leave, underscored India’s pace spearhead’s immediate impact following a three-year absence from the 50-over format.

Bumrah had last featured in ODI cricket during the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, missing 26 matches across seven bilateral series since then. His recall for this series signalled India’s strategic planning ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa. Captain Shubman Gill seized the opportunity to introduce his senior bowler into the attack during the middle phase of England’s innings, and the decision paid immediate dividends when Brook fell on the first ball.

The early breakthrough triggered a remarkable spell of collapse for the home side. Gurnoor Brar had opened India’s bowling attack and achieved success against both opening batters Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell in a single over. Brook’s dismissal at the hands of Bumrah formed part of an extraordinary turnaround, and Prasidh Krishna furthered the damage by claiming the scalps of Jos Buttler and Sam Curran in the 17th over without conceding a single run. England’s innings unravelled dramatically from 61 without loss to 80 for 5 in merely seven overs, a sudden jolt after the visitors had begun their chase with considerable confidence.

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The return of senior players signalled India’s strategic shift in white-ball cricket ahead of the 2027 World Cup. Alongside Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli came back into the setup after India’s difficulties in the T20I leg, which ended in a 4-0 loss to England. The 32-year-old Bumrah brings considerable experience to the pace attack, with his comeback potentially providing the reassurance India requires.

The second and third matches of the series remain at Cardiff and Lord’s, with India seeking to build early momentum in their World Cup preparations.

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