Journalism of Courage
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami gave an exhibition of high quality fast bowling on day two of India's warm-up encounter against New Zealand XI, sending a warning signal for the home team ahead of first Test in Wellington. (Express Photo by Sandip G)
For the record, New Zealand were bowled out for 235 in 74.2 overs but Bumrah (2/18 in 11 overs) and Shami (3/17 in 10 overs) used the conditions well and in the process added miles to their legs ahead of the two World Test Championship games. Umesh Yadav (2/49 in 13 overs) and Navdeep Saini (2/58 in 15 overs) bowled more overs but weren't half as good as the two premier pacers who troubled the batsmen in all their spells. (Express Photo by Sandip G)
For head coach Ravi Shastri, the basic idea was to check out how his pacers got into the groove and Bumrah and Shami hit the straps straightaway in overcast conditions. (Express Photo by Sandip G)
However, Umesh and Saini bowled too full in their first spells. (Express Photo by Sandip G)
Bumrah pitched deliveries on back of length generating disconcerting bounce. He bowled in three short spells. (Express Photo by Sandip G)
Meanwhile, Kiwi spinner Ish Sodhi engaged in some friendly interaction with the Indians. He was seen in the dugout chatting with Rishabh Pant, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Prithvi Shaw. (Express Photo by Sandip G)
