Sun Dec 08 01:38:05 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah’s Cramp No Cause for Concern, Says Morkel as India Trails Australia in Adelaide

**Adelaide, Australia –** India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah avoided a serious injury scare on Day 2 of the second Test against Australia in Adelaide, according to bowling coach Morne Morkel. Bumrah, who had earlier dismissed three Australian batsmen, including Steve Smith, experienced a brief moment of concern after falling to the ground while bowling. Initial fears, aired by former India coach Ravi Shastri, suggested a possible adductor muscle injury. However, Morkel confirmed post-match that the issue was simply a cramp. “Bumrah’s fine, it was just a cramp,” Morkel stated. “He bowled after that and got two wickets.” Bumrah ultimately finished with impressive figures of 4/61 in 23 overs.

Despite Bumrah’s strong performance and a four-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj (4/98), Australia posted a challenging first innings total of 337, fueled by Travis Head’s magnificent century (140 runs).

India’s response was shaky, with several top-order batsmen falling cheaply. KL Rahul (7), Yashasvi Jaiswal (24), and Virat Kohli were all dismissed, leaving India struggling at 128/5 at the close of play, still trailing Australia by 29 runs. Rohit Sharma’s dismissal, a victim of a stunning delivery by Pat Cummins, further compounded India’s woes. Rishabh Pant (28*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (15*) will resume the Indian innings on Day 3.

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