Jasprit Bumrah’s 200th wicket came when he dismissed Travis Head, who flicked a delivery straight to midwicket.
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reached a significant milestone by taking his 200th Test wicket during the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He achieved this feat in his 44th Test match, making him the joint second-fastest Indian to reach 200 Test wickets, alongside Ravindra Jadeja. Ravichandran Ashwin holds the record as the fastest Indian to this milestone, having accomplished it in 37 matches.
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Bumrah’s 200th wicket came when he dismissed Travis Head, who flicked a delivery straight to midwicket. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as Bumrah now holds the record for the best bowling average among bowlers with over 200 Test wickets, maintaining an average below 20.
In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Bumrah has been instrumental in India’s bowling attack, consistently delivering impactful performances. His ability to take crucial wickets has been pivotal in India’s efforts against Australia.
Bumrah’s achievement places him among the elite bowlers in cricket history, underscoring his status as one of the premier fast bowlers in the modern era.
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