Ravi Shastri lavished praise for Jasprit Bumrah for match-changing performance in the Perth Test that has given India the upper hand in Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah was the man of the match with eight wickets, guiding India to a dominant 295-run victory, thereby putting India in a commanding 1-0 lead in the series.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Incredible Captaincy
Bumrah’s five-wicket haul had paved way for India to get a vital 46-run lead when India was bowled out for 150 in the first innings. Continued he was to shine in the second innings taking three more wickets including the dangerous one like Travis Head, which has been in great form. With a quickfire of 89, that would be the end Shastri highlighted how the youngster thrives under the pressure of leading the side.
Bumrah Enjoys His Captaincy
“The Test match was decided by Bumrah’s spell with the new ball in both innings. He enjoys the responsibility and is a very competitive and ambitious cricketer. He wants it and believes that he can do it,” Shastri told the broadcasters after the match.
Jasprit Bumrah Eyes New Record
Bumrah is on the brink of breaking the record to become India’s all-time leading wicket-taker in Tests on Australian soil. As the series progresses, he and the Indian team will aim to secure a 2-0 lead when they face Australia in the upcoming pink-ball Test, which kicks off on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.
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