IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah scripts history in Sydney Test, breaks 46-year-old record to become....

Jasprit Bumrah has solidified his place in cricket history by securing 32 wickets in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy establishing a new record for the most wickets taken by an Indian bowler in a series in Australia when he dismissed Marnus Labuschagne. This extraordinary accomplishment surpasses the longstanding record of 31 wickets set by the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi back in 1977-78.

The significance of this record cannot be overstated, given the esteemed names that Bumrah has surpassed. Not only has he outperformed Bedi, but he has also exceeded other Indian bowling greats such as BS Chandrasekhar (28 wickets), EAS Prasanna (25 wickets), and Kapil Dev (25 wickets), all of whom achieved their milestones in different eras of Australian cricket.

What sets Bumrah's achievement apart is the challenging conditions and context in which he accomplished it. Modern Australian pitches, although still providing bounce are generally more favorable to batsmen compared to the conditions of the 1970s and 1980s. Bumrah's distinctive bowling action, precise yorkers, and ability to generate movement in both directions have proven to be lethal against a formidable Australian batting lineup.

This record not only solidifies Bumrah's position as one of India's premier fast bowlers but also underscores his exceptional talent for excelling in demanding overseas conditions.

India needs to secure a victory in the current match at the SCG in order to maintain their chances of reaching the World Test Championship final. However, a win alone will not ensure India's spot in the final as the outcomes of other matches will also play a significant role in determining their fate. It is worth noting that South Africa has already secured a place in the WTC final.

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