‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar has praised India’s leading pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Although Jasprit Bumrah’s efforts were not enough to save India from a losing streak against Australia, Sachin Tendulkar described him as “the best in the world”.
Bumrah was the leading wicket-taker from both the teams in the recently concluded five-match Test series. The right-arm fast bowler took 32 wickets in five matches at an average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.38, including three five-wicket hauls. He was named “Man of the Match” for his bowling performances.
Jasprit Bumrah is simply the best in the world – Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar praised Australia for their remarkable comeback, winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 after trailing 0-1. He congratulated them on their victory and highlighted Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance.
“Commendable performance by Australia to come back from 0-1 down to win the series 3-1. Congratulations on winning the Border Gavaskar trophy. Special mention to @Jaspritbumrah93. “Jas” is simply the best in the world!” Sachin wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
A commendable performance by Australia who came back from 0-1 down to win the series 3-1. We congratulate them on winning the Border Gavaskar trophy.
Special mention @Jaspritbumrah93.
“Jas” is simply the best in the world!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/K2pSQZOkVQ— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 5, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah breaks Bishan Singh Bedi’s away series record
Jasprit Bumrah set a new benchmark for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in an away Test series, surpassing Bishan Singh Bedi’s record of 31 wickets from the 1977-78 tour of Australia. Bumrah was unable to bowl on the final day of the fifth Test due to back spasms, where India suffered a six-wicket defeat.
Australia made 162 runs to secure victory. The defeat eliminated India from contention for the World Test Cup final, which will be played between Australia and South Africa in June.
Bumrah played 45 Tests and took 205 wickets, including 13 five-wicket hauls. He is expected to have a short break before the upcoming series against England, ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
He single-handedly ensured that the series was alive till the last day – Wasim Jaffer
Wasim Jaffer and Harsha Bhogle expressed their admiration for Bumrah’s performance during the series. Jaffer said that every time he bowled, Australian cricket fans held their breath until the ball was safely played. Bhogle described watching Bumrah’s bowling as an unforgettable experience in his media career.
“Each time Bumrah has been on top in this series, Aus cricket fans have held their breath and released it only after the ball was safely bowled. Rarely have they seen a cricketer dominate the Aussie psyche so much. He gave everything he had and secured himself to keep the series alive till the last day,” tweeted Wasim Jaffer.
Every time Bumrah was on top, cricket fans in this Aus series held their breath and let it out only after the ball was safely played. Rarely have I seen a cricketer dominate the Australian psyche so much. Gave everything he had and secured the series himself… pic.twitter.com/qBfksbughr
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 5, 2025
“The highlight of the series for me, and it was a privilege to call it, was watching Jasprit Bumrah bowl. It will be one of the highlights of my media career,” wrote Harsha Bhogle.
For me, the highlight of the series, and it was a privilege to call it, was watching Jasprit Bumrah bowl. It will be one of the highlights of my media career.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2025
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