Australia’s win in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, has put them ahead 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The visiting Indian team hasn’t had much to celebrate other from the Australian squad’s dominance. Up until now, renowned bowler Jasprit Bumrah has essentially carried the Indian squad. He has taken 30 wickets in his four games, making him the highest wicket-taker at the moment. During the current trip, he has frequently been India’s musical director. With a victory in the New Year’s Test, which will take place at the storied Sydney Cricket Ground starting on January 3, the speedster will look to maintain his current form and help India tie the series.
Now, renowned Australian pacer Glenn McGrath has revealed his thoughts on Bumrah’s value to the team in light of the current series. “If Bumrah hadn’t produced his magical bowling spells that he has delivered in the series so far, the series would have been more in Australia’s favour,” McGrath said.
Without him, the series might have been more lopsided. He has been an integral member of the Indian team, and his contributions are unique. He’s a great young man who had to adjust. Mcgrath commented, “It’s absolutely amazing how he powers into bowl the last few steps,” during a press conference held in Sydney prior to the Pink Test.
(On Jasprit Bumrah action) I experienced a slight increase in hyperextension, which I also had in the past.
They must be handling him properly because he is handling it beautifully and has amazing control in all directions. He continued, “I am a huge fan of Jasprit.
The Ahmedabad native collected 71 wickets in 13 Test matches and was nominated for Test Cricketer of the Year, making 2024 an all-around fantastic year for Bumrah. The pacer’s bowlers’ rankings rating of 907, the highest for an Indian player, is also a result of these astounding figures. Previously, Ravichandran Ashwin held the record with 904 rating points.
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