India’s emphatic 295-run victory against Australia in the first Test in Perth not only set a historic benchmark as their largest Test win on Australian soil but also sparked a wave of controversy. Amid the celebrations, some Australian fans raised questions about the legality of Jasprit Bumrah’s unique bowling action. Former India coach Greg Chappell, however, stood firmly in Bumrah’s defence, dismissing the claims as baseless and detrimental to the sport.

Chappell, writing in his column for The Sydney Morning Herald, lauded Bumrah’s phenomenal performance, both as a bowler and as a stand-in captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence. Bumrah’s spellbinding eight-wicket haul was pivotal in dismantling the Australian batting lineup, and his leadership ensured that India’s bowlers capitalized on every opportunity.

“By the way, please stop this nonsense of questioning Bumrah’s actions. It is unique, but it is unequivocally clean. It demeans a champion performer and the game to even bring it up,” Greg Chappell remarked.

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While Bumrah stole the show with his bowling, India’s batters, particularly Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, played decisive roles in the second innings. After India’s initial struggle, being bowled out for 150 in the first innings, the duo countered the Australian attack with grit and flair.

Greg Chappell heaped special praise on Jaiswal, calling him an “emerging superstar” and comparing his potential to that of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. “Jaiswal is fearless and appears poised to inherit the mantle of Indian batting excellence,” he added.

With the series now in India’s favor, attention shifts to Adelaide for the much-anticipated Pink-ball Test starting December 6. Full-time skipper Rohit Sharma is set to return, bolstering the team’s morale. Before the second Test, India will participate in a tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies.

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As fans and analysts dissect India’s historic win, the focus remains on maintaining momentum in what promises to be a gripping Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Bumrah’s bowling, Jaiswal’s rising stardom, and Chappell’s staunch support reflect the depth and resilience of the Indian side.