Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role in India’s commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth. Leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who was away for familial reasons, Bumrah delivered a stellar performance with the ball.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings and followed it up with three crucial wickets in the second, cementing India’s 1-0 lead in the series. India’s next challenge will be the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide, scheduled to start on December 6. With a few days in hand before the match, players have the opportunity to recover, explore Adelaide, and spend quality time with loved ones.
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Sanjana Ganesan, a cricket presenter and Bumrah’s wife, shared a glimpse of their downtime on Instagram, enjoying matcha tea together. The Perth Test marked Bumrah’s second stint as India’s Test captain.
Nothing just a regular day in sanjana ganesan’s life. They’re so so cute.🥺♡ pic.twitter.com/Oprvt5bvx5
— 𓍼 (@aestheticodedd) December 3, 2024
His first experience leading the side came in the rescheduled fifth Test against England in 2021, a match India lost. However, his composed leadership in Perth earned accolades. Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara expressed confidence in Bumrah’s ability to lead, describing him as a “team’s man” and a potential future captain.
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“He’s shown his capability in difficult circumstances, like during the tough series at home and now in Australia. To deliver such a performance in the opening Test of an overseas series is remarkable,” Pujara said in an interview with ESPNcricinfo. “Bumrah never focuses solely on himself; he talks about the team, other players, and gives valuable advice. That selflessness makes him a true leader.”
India will hope Bumrah continues to inspire the team as they aim to extend their series lead in the challenging day-night Test at Adelaide.
