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jasprit bumrah has been instrumental to India’s pace attack going on Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The 31-year-old is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 30 wickets to his name. Bumrah has troubled the Australian batsmen throughout the series and remained unplayable while carrying the expectations of leading India’s bowling unit on his shoulders. Considering the fact that Bumrah has troubled the Aussies, the Aussie skipper Pat Cummins now he’s revealed his strategy for dealing with the sense of rhythm.
Pat Cummins reveals Australia’s strategy for Jasprit Bumrah
During the pre-match press conference, Cummins appreciated the kind of momentum Bumrah has created throughout the series and admitted the fact that the Indian pacer poses a significant challenge for the Australian team.
“Bumrah is bowling well at the moment. He’s always tough. Hopefully when he comes in, late in the day, he’s bowled a bit, which might make it a bit easier. But he’s bowling well . I’ve faced him quite a bit around the world in different formats, and he always poses a challenge.” Cummins said.
Clandestinely, Cummins also recalled the manner in which the Aussies dealt with Bumrah’s attack during the previous Test in Melbourne.
“The last game, it helped me, as I was at the end of the non-striker. That definitely helped.” Cummins added more.
Bumrah put in a stellar performance in the Boxing Day Test match in Melbourne, which India eventually lost. During Australia’s second innings, India’s pace attack took back-to-back Australian wickets to put pressure on the home team. Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne then he stabilized the Australian innings and came up with the plan that the sevens batsman, Labuschagne in this case, would play against Bumrah while Cummins would face the Indian bowler at the other end. This strategy worked and the Australians were rescued from a critical position from 91/6 to 148/7 before Labuschagne’s dismissal. The Australians scored 234 runs in their second innings which ultimately set the tone for their victory in Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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An essential situation for both teams
The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Final Test match is a must-win situation for both the teams. While the Aussies are looking for a historic win against India and reclaim the title after 10 years of Indian dominance over them, India are desperate to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and return to winning ways after their humiliating defeat in Melbourne. The match is also crucial for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final that will be played this year in of the Lord. A win would automatically seal the spot Australia in the finals of the WTC with south africawho have already qualified for the coveted title. However, India’s hope of reaching the WTC final can only remain alive if they emerge victorious against the Aussies in Sydney.
