Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performance with the ball, capturing 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, was the highlight of India's 3-1 defeat in Australia. Despite his individual brilliance and being awarded player-of-the-series, Bumrah's back spasm during the final test in Sydney hampered India's chances of a comeback. The article highlights Bumrah's dominance, the lack of support from other bowlers, and the vulnerability of India's top order.
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Fifth Test - India v England - Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, India - March 9, 2024 India 's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking the lbw wicket of England's Tom Hartley REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File PhotoNEW DELHI : India 's 3-1 defeat in Australia exposed the fragility of their top order, but equally unmissable was how much they rely on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah , who gave it all until he broke down in the series finale in Sydney.
"It's a little disappointing in the end because I probably missed out on the spiciest wicket of the series," a dejected Bumrah said after India lost the series even though his own stature grew. "Every time Bumrah stood at the top of his mark this series Aus cricket fans held their breath and only released it after the ball was played out safely," Jaffer wrote on X.But there is a limit even for arguably the best all-format bowler of his generation, who was over-bowled with little support from the other end.
The difference between the bowling averages of Bumrah and his seam-bowling teammates stood at 21.76, suggesting Bumrah operated as India's one-man army with the ball.
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