Jasprit Bumrah‘s performances during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy have left the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese perplexed. When the Indian Team met him ahead of the Sydney Test, Albanese jokingly suggested a new rule to curb the Indian pacer’s dominance.
“We could pass a law here that says he has to bowl left-handed or off one step,” Albanese quipped, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. The Indian pace spearhead has been a nightmare for Australian batters, racking up an incredible 30 wickets in just four matches.
Acknowledging a Summer of Stellar Cricket
Albanese also lauded the quality of cricket displayed by both teams this summer.
“The Australian and Indian teams have already given us an incredible summer of cricket,” he shared on social media.
The fifth Test at the SCG is set to be a spectacle, with the ground turning pink in support of the McGrath Foundation’s work.
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“Go Australia!” the Prime Minister added in his post.
Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Feat in Melbourne
Bumrah’s performance in Melbourne wasn’t just about consistency; it was historic. The Indian pacer became the fastest Indian to claim 200 Test wickets, achieving the milestone in just 44 matches. His relentless accuracy and lethal pace have kept Australia on the back foot.
Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir also weighed in on the experience of touring Australia.
“Australia is a beautiful country to travel but a tough place to tour,” Gambhir said. “Crowds have been absolutely amazing. Hopefully, we can entertain them in the final Test.”
Australian captain Pat Cummins reflected on the thrilling Melbourne Test, which he called one of the best he’s ever played.
“The last week in Melbourne is right up there as one of the best Test matches we’ve been involved with,” Cummins said. “Looking forward to this week. It’s a decider. Can’t wait.”
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is on the line as both teams prepare for the final clash. With Australia leading 2-1, a win at the SCG will see them reclaim the trophy for the first time in over a decade. For India, the stakes are equally high. They need to win this game to keep their World Test Championship final hopes alive.
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