India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been in sensational form during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
The fast bowler has emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming 21 wickets across three matches, including two five-wicket hauls. His sharp and precise bowling has consistently troubled the Australian top order, leaving them with few answers to his relentless attacks.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Impact in the Series
· Leading Wicket-Taker: Jasprit Bumrah’s 21 wickets in three matches underline his dominance.
· Top-Order Nemesis: The Australian top-order batters have struggled against his accurate and clever bowling.
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has drawn an intriguing comparison between Bumrah and West Indies legend Malcolm Marshall.
Speaking to a sports portal, Shastri highlighted Bumrah’s exceptional ability to analyze batters.
“He’s a terrific reader of the game when it comes to batsmen. When I played, the best bowler I faced was Malcolm Marshall because of his ability to assess conditions and decipher batsmen’s strengths and weaknesses. I believe Bumrah belongs to that category. He’s exceptionally quick in understanding a player’s strengths and weaknesses,” Shastri said.
With the series still in progress, Bumrah’s form and tactical approach will be crucial in the ongoing Boxing Day Test. His ability to adapt quickly to conditions and exploit vulnerabilities makes him a key player for India in this high-stakes series.
