Jasprit Bumrah: Breaking Records and Battling Injuries as Kohli Steps In as Captain

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah continues to dazzle with his exceptional bowling, creating history in the ongoing Test series against Australia. Playing on Australian soil, Bumrah shattered a 46-year-old record, further cementing his place among cricket’s greats.

Bumrah's Historic Feat

In the fifth Test being held in Sydney, Bumrah dismissed Marnus Labuschagne on the second day, marking his 32nd wicket of the series. This incredible achievement made him the Indian bowler with the most wickets in a Test series in Australia, surpassing the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi's long-standing record of 31 wickets set during the 1977-78 series.

Bumrah’s consistency and brilliance with the ball have been pivotal for India in this series. As he prepares to bowl in the second innings, fans are eager to see if he can add to his record-breaking tally.

Injury Sidelines Bumrah; Kohli Steps Up as Captain

However, not all news was celebratory for Team India. Bumrah suffered an injury before lunch on the second day of the match and was taken to the hospital for scans. With Bumrah temporarily out, former captain Virat Kohli stepped in as the stand-in skipper. This marks Kohli’s return to leadership after a significant gap.

Under Kohli’s captaincy, India dismissed Australia for 181 runs in their first innings, securing a slender 4-run lead.

A Series to Remember

Bumrah’s record-breaking performance and his role as captain earlier in the series have already made this a memorable campaign for Indian cricket. Despite his injury, the team’s resilience, coupled with Kohli’s return to the helm, adds an extra layer of excitement to this enthralling contest.

As the fifth Test unfolds, fans around the world will be watching closely, hoping for a strong finish from both Bumrah and Team India.