Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional bowling in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy stunned Australia, and he was way ahead of the other bowlers on his team. Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee praised Bumrah’s talent and said that it is a huge challenge for others to match his exceptional standards.
Brett Lee has heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah, stressing that his world-class bowling has set a benchmark that often outshines the contributions of his fellow Indian pacers like Mohammed Siraj and Akashdeep. Lee thinks there is a striking difference between Bumrah’s skill and the supporting cast, even with their best efforts.
Bumrah has been a standout performer in this BGT series, having already picked up 21 wickets in three Tests. His devastating spell on the fifth day of the Brisbane Test has rattled the Australian batting lineup, proving his worth as one of the finest fast bowlers in modern cricket. Speaking to Fox Cricket, Lee said that Bumrah’s consistency and ability to perform well under pressure make him a generational talent.
In the second innings of the Brisbane Test, Bumrah first wrote his name in history by equaling Kapil Dev’s record of 51 wickets and then went on to create the record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in Australia by taking 53 wickets. By dismissing Usman Khawaja on the fifth day, he not only equaled the record of Great Kapil Dev but also highlighted his strength of striking at crucial moments.
Most Test Wickets for India in Australia
- Jasprit Bumrah—53*
- Kapil Dev – 51
- Anil Kumble – 49
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 40
- Bishan Singh Bedi – 35
Bumrah’s contribution was particularly crucial in the first innings of the Gabba Test, where he took six wickets and single-handedly restricted Australia’s score. While Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep managed to redeem themselves with notable spells in the second innings, it was Bumrah who consistently carried the charge. His ability to get bounce, pace, and movement on Australian pitches has made him a nightmare for opposition batsmen.
Jasprit Bumrah’s performance with the bat has also been impressive in this series. His contribution for the last wicket in the first innings of the Brisbane Test was very important. If he had not stood at the wicket with Akashdeep, India might have had to follow on, where he remained not out after scoring 10 runs off 38 balls.
The 31-year-old Bumrah’s performance in this series has cemented his reputation as India’s most reliable bowler. With an average below 11 and 21 wickets in 3 matches so far, Bumrah has dominated the bowling statistics. With his remarkable achievements, Bumrah leads India’s fast bowling attack, setting an unparalleled standard and proving why he is an invaluable asset to Indian cricket.
Bumrah has taken 53 wickets in Tests in Australia at an average of 17.15, while in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy, his 21 wickets in three Tests have come at an average of 10.90. At the same time, in these 3 test matches, Starc has taken 14 wickets at an average of 22.85, and Cummins has taken 14 wickets at an average of 24.0.
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