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.