‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar praised India’s pace bowling leader Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah’s efforts were not enough to save India from a series defeat against Australia, but Sachin Tendulkar described him as “the best in the world”.
Bumrah was the leading wicket-taker from both teams in the recently concluded five-match Test series. The right-arm fast bowler has taken 32 wickets in five matches at an average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.38, including three five-wicket hauls. He was named “Player of the Match” for his bowling performances.
Jasprit Bumrah Is The Best In The World – Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar praised Australia for their remarkable comeback to win the Border Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 after trailing 0-1. He congratulated them on the victory and highlighted Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance.
“A commendable performance by Australia to come back from 0-1 down to win the series 3-1. Congratulations to them for winning the Sarhad Gavaskar Trophy. Special mention to @Jaspritbumrah93. ‘Jas’ is the best in the world!” Sachin wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
A commendable performance from Australia came back from 0-1 down to win the series 3-1. Congratulations to them for winning the Sarhad Gavaskar Trophy.
Special note @Jaspritbumrah93.
“Jas” is the best in the world!#AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/K2pSQZOkVQ— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 5, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah broke Bishan Singh Bedi’s record in an away series
Jasprit Bumrah set a new benchmark for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in an away Test series, eclipsing Bishan Singh Bedi’s record of 31 wickets from the 1977-78 tour of Australia. Bumrah was unable to bowl on the final day of the fifth Test due to back spasms in which India suffered a 6-wicket loss.
Australia were 162 runs behind to secure victory. The defeat eliminated India from contention for the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa in June.
Bumrah played 45 Tests and took 205 wickets, including 13 five-wicket hauls. He is expected to take a short break before the upcoming series against England ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Single-handedly ensured that the series was alive till the last day – Wasim Jaffer
Wasim Jaffer and Harsha Bhogle expressed their admiration for Bumrah’s performance during the series. Jaffer said every time he made his mark, Australian cricket fans held their breath until the ball was played safely. Bhogle described watching Bumrah bowl as a memorable experience in his media career.
“Each time Bumrah stood at the top of this series, Aus cricket fans held their breath and only let go after the ball was played safely. Rarely have they seen a cricketer dominate the Aussie psyche like this. He gave everything he had and he single-handedly kept the series alive till the last day. provided #AUSvIND,” Wasim Jaffer tweeted.
Every time Bumrah stood at the top of this series, Aus cricket fans held their breath and only let go after the ball was played safely. Rarely have I seen a cricketer dominate the Aussie psyche so much. He gave everything he had and single-handedly secured the series… pic.twitter.com/qBfksbughr
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 5, 2025
“The highlight of the series for me, and a privilege to call, was watching Jasprit Bumrah bowl. It will be one of the highlights of my media career,” wrote Harsha Bhogle.
The highlight of the series for me, and a privilege to call, was watching Jasprit Bumrah bowl. This will be one of the highlights of my media career.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2025
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