Jasprit Bumrah, renowned for his lethal fast bowling that has left batters worldwide in a daze, recently showcased his playful side off the field. Taking to Instagram, Bumrah shared a lighthearted video where he sported a face mask featuring his own likeness while video calling his mother.
The video begins with Bumrah having fun with his quirky mask and ends with him humorously admitting he looks better in real life than on the mask. On the field, Bumrah has been making headlines for his exceptional performances.
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Leading India to a commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth’s Optus Stadium, Bumrah added another feather to his cap. He became only the second Asian captain, after Anil Kumble, to win a Test match in Perth.
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Jasprit Bumrah’s spellbinding match haul of 8/72 (5/30 and 3/42) played a pivotal role in the victory, solidifying his reputation as one of the finest bowlers in contemporary cricket. With his remarkable performance, Bumrah now boasts 40 wickets in eight Tests in Australia, averaging an astonishing 18.80.
This feat places him third among Indian bowlers with the most Test wickets in Australia, surpassing Ravichandran Ashwin (39). He trails only legends Kapil Dev (51 wickets in 11 Tests) and Anil Kumble (49 wickets in 10 Tests). Bumrah’s eight-wicket haul also ranks as the fourth-best by an Indian captain in Test cricket history.
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Bumrah’s brilliance drew high praise from cricketing greats. Former England pacer Steven Finn remarked, “He’s a joke, honestly. Watching him bowl, I’m just glad I don’t have to face him.” Former England skipper Michael Atherton echoed the sentiment, saying, “Jasprit Bumrah was absolutely fantastic. Watching his new-ball spells, I couldn’t help but think, thank goodness I never faced him.”
Bumrah’s exceptional skills, combined with his endearing off-field antics, continue to captivate fans and critics alike.
