Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne applauded veteran pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah ahead of the upcoming marquee five-match Test series against India as well. Labuschagne said that he is always excited to challenge himself against the best bowlers in the Test as well. However, India and Australia will meet in five Tests with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the line. With India winning the last two series in Australia, the Aussies are eager to regain the trophy this time.

Labuschagne said Bumrah’s skill is undeniable. He told The Hindustan Times: “Jasprit is a sensational bowler. His skill is undeniable and it’s always a great challenge to come up against some of the best players in our game, whether it’s Jasprit or any other great bowler. That’s what you want as a batsman. To challenge your skills and find ways to win the contest. whether it’s Jasprit or any other bowler.”

With wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant playing an equally important role in India’s last two series wins in Australia, Marnus Labuschagne said that the southpaw’s ability to snatch the momentum is astonishing as well.

“Rishabh has a great ability to counterattack and take the game on, which we’ve seen him do all around the world. His ability when India is under pressure to come in and turn the momentum is undeniable so it’s up to us to have the plans and execution to stop him from doing that in this series,” he concluded.