Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to pick 9 wickets in a Test match in Australia
Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to pick 9 wickets in a Test match in Australia
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Indian passer Jasprit Bumrah on Sunday became the country's first fast bowler to pick nine wickets in a Test match in Australia, on the last day of the 'Boxing Day Test'. Bumrah took nine wickets while giving just 86 runs at the MCG registering a leading performance in opposition to the hosts, in spite of enjoying a reasonably limited practice in the longer format of the game.

The fast bowler also recorded the best figures by an Indian pacer during a Test in Australia, during the same fight. 

The 25-year-old looked all set to lead the visitors on to a comprehensive win on day four, following a brilliant bowling spell in the second innings.

He was labelled as a 'genius' during on-air commentary by former Australian captain Michael Clarke. Bumrah recorded career-best figures of six for 33 runs in 15.5 overs. The long-limbed pacer also became the first subcontinent based bowler to clintch five-wicket hauls in Australia, England and South Africa during the same year.

Bumrah deceived the Ausis batsmen with his brilliant line and length, lending India a decisive gain which helped visitor side to register a 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series on the fifth day. 

 

The final clash between two sides is all set to take place in Sydney from January 3rd to 7th.

 

 

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