Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in Indian captain in the first Test of the five-match Test series in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 in Perth, was the game changer for the team at the Optus stadium. India were in grave danger after getting dismissed for 150 post Bumrah’s decision to bat first. However, the talismanic pacer changed the fortunes for his team on the first day by picking up four wickets and reducing Australia to 67-7 at the end of Day 1.
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler, Lasith Malinga, who has been the Mumbai Indians teammate of Bumrah, called him the ‘Best in the World’ currently. Malinga is also the current bowling coach of the franchise and Bumrah has been retained by MI as well.
Bumrah dismissed the debutant, Nathan McSweeney, for 10 after trapping him in front of the stumps. He would have picked the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne in that over as well, but Virat Kohli dropped his catch. He then picked up the wicket of Usman Khawaja and then trapped Steve Smith in front of the stumps on the very first ball. Bumrah dismissed the Aussie captain, Pat Cummins, at the fag end of the day and picked up his fourth wicket.
Jasprit Bumrah is definitely the best bowler across formats in the world currently
Jasprit Bumrah is currently the epitome of bowling excellence across all cricket formats. His unique action, which confounds batsmen with its odd release point, combined with his ability to swing the ball both ways, deliver pinpoint yorkers, and vary pace effectively, makes him a nightmare for any batting lineup. Bumrah’s adaptability shines through whether it’s the precision required in Test cricket or the cunning needed in T20s. His economy rate and wicket-taking ability across formats are unparalleled.
Bumrah displayed his effectiveness yet again why he is regarded as the best in the world currently. His ability to stand up time and time again when his team needs it has been the defining point in his career.
