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Jasprit Bumrah achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday, surpassing Kapil Dev to become India’s leading wicket-taker in Australia. The record-breaking feat took place during the fifth day of the third Test in Brisbane.
The 31-year-old pacer now boasts 52 wickets in Australia, eclipsing Kapil Dev’s tally of 51 wickets from 11 matches. Bumrah’s remarkable performance included six wickets in the first innings, followed by crucial dismissals of Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne in the second innings, cementing his dominance Down Under.
There is simply no stopping Jasprit Bumrah!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/rQ5Btkk4Cq
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 18, 2024
Bumrah and Kapil Dev are the only Indian bowlers to have taken 50 or more wickets on Australian soil. Anil Kumble follows closely behind in third place with 49 wickets.
In the broader context of visiting bowlers, West Indies’ Curtly Ambrose holds the top spot, having taken 78 wickets in 14 games at an average of 19.
Bumrah’s stellar form has also earned him the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test Bowler Rankings, with an impressive 890 rating points, solidifying his status as one of the best bowlers in the world today.
The Modern Day Great - Jasprit Bumrah can Bowl, can Bat, can Lead, can Field and can do anything which many other can't do 👏🏻
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) December 17, 2024
👉🏻 That's why @Jaspritbumrah93 🇮🇳 is on the Top of every Elite List 🐐#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/fQrUwnTmBf
