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Australian PM Appreciates Bumrah's Skills; Engages With Team India Ahead Of 5th Test

Sakshi Sharma∙ Updated: Jan 1 2025, 8:42 PM

Jasprit Bumrah in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Source:@AP)Jasprit Bumrah in Border-Gavaskar Trophy (Source:@AP)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday interacted with the cricket teams of India and Australia ahead of the decisive fifth Test and effusively praised pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his exploits in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. 

Australia are leading the series 2-1 and the outcome of the Sydney Test will determine if the hosts regain the trophy after more than a decade.

"The Australian and Indian teams have already given us an incredible summer of cricket," Albanese commented as he posted pics with the two teams. When the fifth test starts on Friday, the SCG will be a sea of pink in support of the great work of the McGrath Foundation. Go Australia!," read another post from him.

"We could pass a law here that says he has to bowl left-handed or off one step. Every time he has come onto bowl has been very exciting," Albanese said during his interaction with the players, referring to Bumrah.

Jasprit Bumrah's Significant Contribution In BGT

According to the local media, Albanese acknowledged Jasprit Bumrah's superb performance in the series. The Indian spearhead has taken 30 wickets in the series so far and also became the fastest Indian pacer to 200 wickets, achieving the feat in his 44th game.

He had truly had an outstanding year, showcasing remarkable form as he has taken an impressive 71 wickets across just 13 Test matches. 

Notably, Bumrah is now the fastest Indian pacer to achieve 200 Test wickets, reaching this milestone with an exceptional average of 14.92. His performance has undoubtedly elevated his status in international cricket.

(With Inputs From PTI)