On the eve of the opening Test of the latest tussle for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Jasprit Bumrah had stressed starting a new tradition of fast bowlers being handed Test captaincy.
There was a sense of self-motivation when Jasprit Bumrah came to address the pre-match presser ahead of the opening Test against Australia in Perth starting Friday.
Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah affirmed that his side is not carrying "any baggage" from India of their historic whitewash against New Zealand and offered surety about the team being well equipped for the challenging conditions and series ahead of them.
Amidst the array of batters being retained by their teams ahead of IPL 2025, India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah became the top retention pick of five-time champions Mumbai Indians.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is like a Kohinoor diamond for the national team, adding that being entrusted with the responsibility of captaincy will increase the risk of him being injured.
Reportedly, Bumrah''s scan reports showed a strain and the Indian team management does not want him to aggravate the injury.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the stadium security officials at the SCG were also involved in a long discussion with Bumrah and Siraj.
Jasprit Bumrah has now taken 76 wickets in 16 Tests at an average of 20.68 while former West Indies pace bowler Malcolm Marshall is the next best.
At Tea on Day 2 of the pink-ball Test, Australia are at a tricky position of 35/2 and trail India by 209 runs in the first innings of D/N Test in Adelaide.
Jasprit Bumrah scored an unbeaten 55 with six fours and two sixes as he shared a 71-run partnership for the 10th wicket with Mohammed Siraj.
