Most Test Wickets For India In A Series In Australia: Bumrah Pips Bedi To Claim Top Spot

Jasprit Bumrah makes history (Source: AP Photos)

Jasprit Bumrah means box-office entertainment, and why is that? He proves it time and time again. The talismanic speedster showed his worth yet again on Saturday, as the dangerous Marnus Labuschagne had to depart cheaply early in the morning due to the India captain's sheer brilliance.

While Labuschagne made headlines for standing firm at the crease despite clear nick, Bumrah, who was confident about the dismissal, made history with his latest success. With 32 wickets in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he became the highest wicket-taker among Indians in a single series in Australia, going past Bishan Bedi, who took 31 wickets in 1977/78 tour. BS Chandrasekhar, EAS Prasanna and Kapil Dev are third, fourth, and fifth respectively.

Most Test Wickets In A Series In Australia (By Indians)

Meanwhile, India have struck three times on Day 2's first session, reducing Australia to 39/4 at the time of writing this. Labuschagne, Sam Konstas and Travis Head have all returned to the pavilion, leaving a lot of responsibility on Steve Smith's shoulders. Debutant Beau Webster is currently in the middle, alongside Smith.

It is important to note that India had posted 185 in the first innings in this must-win affair. Hence, a fightback was required, as they made bold moves after mutually agreeing to give Rohit Sharma a rest. Bumrah, with captain's hat on, is taking charge in order to stage a remarkable comeback.

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