We are hunting in a pack: Bumrah

JOHANNESBURG, January 25

After getting his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket, Jasprit Bumrah said that the current Indian attack has “pace” and is not afraid of dishing out short-pitched stuff like their South African counterparts. “The Indian pacers have also got pace. We are just trying to get wickets (by bowling short to tail-enders),” Bumrah said when asked about the short-pitched bowling against the South African tail. “If we get it from them, we can give it back as well. That was our basic plan as they were trying to play some shots.”

Bumrah spoke about how the Indian attack had been hunting in a pack. “We always want to contribute as a pack. On another day, maybe another bowler will get more wickets but we want to create pressure as a pack. It was always a dream to play Test cricket and get a first five-wicket haul over here,” said Bumrah.

Amla backs SA to chase 270 

South Africa’s Hashim Amla says they could chase down 270 in the final innings, but they will need some luck on a wicket that has considerable pace, bounce and lateral movement.

“It's quite difficult, there are a few cracks in good areas and once the ball lands there it is shooting up quite alarmingly. You have to get in line and take it on,” said Amla. — Agencies