On and off the field, India’s deputy captain, Jasprit Bumrah, is still making waves in the cricket world.
On and off the field, India’s deputy captain, Jasprit Bumrah, is still making waves in the cricket world. With an incredible 904 rating points—the most ever by an Indian bowler—Bumrah has maintained his top place in the ICC Test bowling rankings following his outstanding efforts in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
With this accomplishment, Bumrah has tied the record of 904 points set by veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin during the 2016 home Test season. With 789 points, Ashwin ended his remarkable career as the fifth-ranked Test bowler, although Bumrah’s recent performance indicates he may overtake him. Although he has yet to reach a 10-wicket match haul, his nine-wicket haul in the rain-affected Gabba Test demonstrated his capacity to dominate.
Performance Consistency
With 21 wickets already taken in the current series against Australia, Bumrah has been an outstanding player. He is at the top of his game because of his ability to consistently and precisely lead India’s bowling assault. Bumrah’s form continues to be an important asset for India as the series progresses towards the Boxing Day Test.
But there is still a lot of competitiveness at the top of the standings. Among the bowlers who might threaten Bumrah’s supremacy are Pat Cummins of Australia, who is placed fourth with a high of 914, and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa, who is ranked second with 856 points (best of 902).
Focus on Other Bowlers
After going wicketless in Brisbane, India’s Ravindra Jadeja fell four positions to 10th place in the rankings. Jadeja remains an essential component of India’s bowling lineup in spite of the defeat.
After hitting back-to-back hundreds in the series, Travis Head of Australia shot up to the No. 4 spot in the ICC batting rankings. His status as one of the best Test batsmen has been cemented by his performances.
Yashasvi Jaiswal of India, who has been playing brilliantly this year, fell to No. 5, and Rishabh Pant missed the top 10 because of a poor series. Steve Smith, meanwhile, returned to the top 10 after a dominant century at the Gabba.
Rising Indian Batters
Due to his hard work during the series, KL Rahul moved up 10 spots to 40th rank among Indian hitters. Ravindra Jadeja’s strong innings during India’s troubles at the Gabba also helped him climb nine positions to 42nd place.
The fourth Test match, which begins on December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, is the focus of attention as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy progresses. The Boxing Day Test will be a crucial moment for both sides since the series is in a precarious position.
While the batting group will try to reorganize and produce against a strong Australian bowling attack, Bumrah’s form continues to be a ray of hope for India. As two titans of cricket fight for supremacy, the match promises to be intense.
