Jasprit Bumrah’s outstanding performance has kept the Border-Gavaskar series from turning too lopsided to Australia’s benefit. He is the series’ leading wicket-taker, with 30 wickets from four matches at an average of 12.83, including three five-wicket hauls. He has been India’s standout performer in five Tests. Serving as the captain’s go-to guy whenever the side required a wicket. Glenn McGrath recently acknowledged his significant impact on the series.
The former Australian pacer said that if he hadn’t been there, it would have been one-sided. India trails 1-2 in the five-game series, which concludes with the game here on Friday. However, the Men in Blue’s batting has been poor and unplanned. He has been following the ongoing series and like the rest of Australia. He is blown away by the Gujarat slinger’s incredible skill set.
Bumrah had a spectacular year with the ball in 2024. Finishing as the highest Test wicket-taker with 71 wickets from 13 matches (26 innings) at an average of 14.92, including 5 five-wicket hauls. The Indian pace spearhead has made huge gains in international cricket. He recently became the bowler with the greatest bowling average with over 200 wickets. The 31-year-old will be eager to maintain his success in 2025 and help India tie the series.
Jasprit Bumrah: The Lone Warrior For India
The Rohit Sharma-led side has a lot on its shoulders when it faces Australia in the fifth Test, with both the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) and the World Test Championship (WTC) final at stake. Mcgrath said, “He has been a massive part of the Indian team and without him, the series might have been more one-sided and what he does is special. Terrific young guy who has found a way to adapt.
“Incredible how he powers into the bowl the last few steps. Got a little bit of hyperextension which I used to have as well. He is coping with it and has incredible control both ways, guess they are managing him well. I am a massive fan of Jasprit.” Having worked at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, McGrath is impressed with India’s talent pool and believes one of his wards, Prasidh Krishna, has a bright future.
