India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has played just two of his 27 Test matches at home, and that too only a year ago, when he played in the two-match series against England in February 2021. Of his 113 wickets, just four have been taken on home soil. Therefore, some may feel that as he has played a majority of his Test matches overseas, he may find it difficult to perform with the same level of success at home.

Bumrah is far from ruffled about having played just a couple of Test matches at home, saying: “Playing in home series is no different. These conditions are not alien to me. I have played a lot of Ranji Trophy matches and the best feeling is to play Test cricket, be it at home or abroad. Therefore, I am totally geared up for the Test series. I have been going through the riggers in the nets. I feel fit and mentally prepared to don the whites once again and lead the bowling attack, ” the Indian vice-captain said in a virtual media interaction.