Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 23, 2024, 09:14 AM
IND vs AUS: On the second day of the Perth Test, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah caught everyone's attention with his brilliant performance. While on the first day he took 4 wickets for 17 runs, he started the second day by taking the 5th wicket on his very first ball. Bumrah gave a deep blow to Australia by dismissing Alex Carey and once again proved himself to be the pillar of Indian bowling.Bumrah's record performanceWith this performance on the second day, Jasprit Bumrah achieved the feat of taking 5 wickets for the 11th time in his Test career. This is the second time he took 5 wickets against Australia on their soil. This achievement has added Australia to the list of 5 countries where Bumrah has taken 5 wickets 2 or more times.Bumrah's performance in different countriesSouth Africa: 5 or more wickets 3 timesIndia, England, Australia, West Indies: 5 or more wickets 2 times eachThis performance of Bumrah shows his ability and his effective bowling skills on different pitches.Kapil Dev's record brokenJasprit Bumrah not only led his team to a strong position on the second day but also broke a special record of Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev. Bumrah now holds the record of taking 5 wickets 7 times in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.What is special:Bumrah achieved this feat in 51 innings.Kapil Dev took 62 innings to achieve the same feat.With this performance, Bumrah equaled Kapil Dev, but proved to be faster than him in achieving this feat.New era of India's fast bowlingJasprit Bumrah has changed the face of Indian bowling in the last few years. His swing, accurate yorkers, and variations have made him a challenge for batsmen around the world. Bumrah's performance is not just a testament to his skill, but it is also an indication of the strong bowling lineup of the Indian team.ConclusionJasprit Bumrah's performance in the Perth Test not only reflects his personal achievements, but it is also a proud moment for Indian cricket. His breaking Kapil Dev's record and taking 5 wickets in different countries proves that the future of Indian fast bowling is in safe hands. Now it remains to be seen to what greater heights Bumrah takes his performance.