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Bumrah Responds to Dropped Catches: “Sit and Cry… Then Move On”
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has spoken out following the Leeds Test against England, where despite delivering a brilliant spell of 5 for 83, his efforts were undercut by three dropped catches. Bumrah’s calm and composed response underscores the professionalism that has come to define his career.
Dropped Catches Don’t Define the Game
Reacting to questions about missed chances, Bumrah remarked, “Just for a second (disappointment on dropped catches), you just cannot sit and cry about it… You have to move forward with the game.” The pacer emphasized that in cricket, as in life, setbacks are inevitable. The focus, he said, must be on staying mentally present and not dwelling on errors, especially ones outside a bowler’s control.
Part and Parcel of Cricket
The senior bowler made it clear that he harbored no frustration toward teammates, noting, “Nobody drops a catch intentionally. It’s part and parcel of the game.” He expressed confidence that younger players in the squad would learn from such moments and continue to grow, rather than getting bogged down by one-off fielding lapses.
Resilience Through Performance
Even with the dropped catches, Bumrah’s impact on the game was unquestionable. His five-wicket haul was his 12th in overseas Tests and his 10th in SENA countries, reinforcing his status as one of India’s most dependable match-winners in challenging conditions. The spell was instrumental in restricting England to 465, keeping India competitive in the first innings.
Veteran cricketers and commentators alike hailed Bumrah’s performance, with several pointing out that had the catches been taken—and had he not overstepped on a delivery that cost him a wicket—he could have been on track for a nine-wicket haul.
