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Several star cricketers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, have been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injuries. Australia suffers the biggest setback with five key players missing.

Champions Trophy 2025: Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins among top players ruled out

Several star cricketers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, have been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injuries. Australia suffers the biggest setback with five key players missing.

The 2025 edition of the ICC Champions Trophy is set to take place from February 19 to March 9 across three venues in Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi) and one in Dubai.&nbsp;
However, ahead of the prestigious eight-team tournament, the event has lost some of its shine due to injury concerns plaguing several top players worldwide.
More than half a dozen key players have already been ruled out, dampening the excitement of the tournament&rsquo;s return after eight years.
Here&rsquo;s a look at the top players who will miss the Champions Trophy 2025:
Jasprit Bumrah (India): Star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 on February 12 due to a lower back injury.
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🚨 NEWS 🚨 Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to a lower back injury. Harshit Rana named replacement. Other squad updates 🔽 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/RML5I79gKL">https://t.co/RML5I79gKL</a>
&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1889372858058744075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The BCCI confirmed the development on X, noting that Bumrah last played a 50-over match for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final.
Pat Cummins (Australia): Australia&rsquo;s ODI and Test captain, Pat Cummins, will also be absent from the Champions Trophy. The 2023 ODI World Cup-winning captain was announced as Australia&rsquo;s skipper for the ICC event on January 12.
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Australia will need to make four changes to their preliminary squad for the upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy</a> with confirmation skipper Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood have been ruled out of the tournament<a href="https://t.co/zYgCBUQb0v">https://t.co/zYgCBUQb0v</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1887412337927463079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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However, on February 6, Cricket Australia confirmed that Cummins would miss the tournament due to an injury sustained after the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
Josh Hazlewood (Australia): Experienced Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not participate in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The 34-year-old pacer, who has claimed 138 wickets in 91 ODIs, suffered a hip injury during the third India-Australia Test in Brisbane last year, ruling him out of the tournament.
Mitchell Marsh (Australia): Australia&rsquo;s T20I captain and star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025 on January 31 due to a back injury. Cricket Australia stated that Marsh is unlikely to play again this season.
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🚨 Mitch Marsh has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a back issue More: <a href="https://t.co/tRDaUSHYrX">https://t.co/tRDaUSHYrX</a> <a href="https://t.co/ozuXcLYctT">pic.twitter.com/ozuXcLYctT</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1885202154996347376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&ldquo;Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men&rsquo;s Champions Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction," Cricket Australia said in a statement.
Mitchell Starc (Australia): Mitchell Starc has opted out of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to personal reasons, prompting Australia to make key adjustments to their 15-player squad led by Steve Smith.
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Australia's finalised squad is finally in for the upcoming <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChampionsTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChampionsTrophy</a> - with Mitch Starc the latest big name to miss
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1889480104449032242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The left-arm pacer, who has requested privacy regarding his decision, had shown signs of discomfort during the latter stages of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.&nbsp;
Marcus Stoinis (Australia): Experienced Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will not take part in the Champions Trophy 2025 after suddenly announcing his retirement from international cricket just weeks before the tournament. His unexpected departure further weakens the Australian squad, which is already dealing with multiple injury setbacks.
Anrich Nortje (South Africa): South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje, who last played a 50-over match for the Proteas on September 9, 2023, against Australia in Bloemfontein, was initially named in the Champions Trophy 2025 squad.
However, he was ruled out on January 15 due to a back injury. MI Cape Town all-rounder Corbin Bosch was announced as his replacement on February 9.
Gerald Coetzee (South Africa): South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has also been ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025. The 23-year-old, known for his pace and aggressive bowling, suffered a groin injury during a domestic match in January, forcing him to miss the tournament.
Jacob Bethell (England): England&rsquo;s 21-year-old batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell will miss the Champions Trophy 2025 due to a hamstring injury.
He sustained the injury while playing in the first ODI of the ongoing three-match series against India at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on February 6.
Saim Ayub (Pakistan): Young Pakistani opening batter Saim Ayub was not included in the Men in Green&rsquo;s 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury.
He suffered the injury while playing in the second Test of the away series against South Africa in Cape Town last month.
Allah Ghazanfar (Afghanistan): 18-year-old Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, who has 21 wickets in 11 ODIs, was ruled out of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday due to a fracture in the L4 vertebra, specifically in the left pars interarticularis.
He sustained the injury during Afghanistan&rsquo;s recent tour of Zimbabwe and will be sidelined for at least four months.
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With these key players missing, the tournament landscape has undoubtedly shifted, presenting opportunities for new stars to emerge on the global stage. However, fans and teams alike will feel the absence of these top-tier cricketers.
Australia has suffered the most setbacks, with five of their star players ruled out of the tournament, significantly impacting their squad depth and performance prospects.

Jasprit Bumrah is out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy are named in the revamped Indian squad.

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025; BCCI names Harshit Rana as replacement

India faces a major setback as Jasprit Bumrah is sidelined with a back injury, prompting squad changes ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Young pacer Harshit Rana and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy are new additions, while opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is dropped despite strong 2024 performances.

Star pacer Bumrah is out of the 2025 Champions Trophy due to injury. Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy join the squad. Jaiswal is dropped.

India&rsquo;s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been officially ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a persistent back injury, the BCCI confirmed late on Tuesday night. After weeks of speculation over his fitness, the selectors have named young pacer Harshit Rana as his replacement in the final 15-member squad. In another unexpected selection move, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has also been left out, with mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy taking his place.
Bumrah&rsquo;s Recovery Setback Forces Exit
Bumrah, who suffered a lower back injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was initially advised five weeks of rest by the BCCI&rsquo;s medical team. However, despite rehabilitation, the 31-year-old pacer failed to recover in time. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that his fitness status did not meet the required standards for the marquee tournament.
Harshit Rana, who made his ODI debut during the recent England series, has been handed a spot in the squad after an impressive performance, where he picked up four wickets in two matches.
Jaiswal Dropped, Chakaravarthy Earns Spot
The second major shake-up in India&rsquo;s squad saw opener Yashasvi Jaiswal omitted from the final roster, with 33-year-old mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy replacing him.
Both players made their ODI debuts against England, but Chakaravarthy&rsquo;s recent red-hot form in the T20I series, where he bagged 14 wickets in five matches and was named &lsquo;Player of the Series&rsquo;, sealed his inclusion.
On the other hand, Jaiswal&mdash;who was India&rsquo;s top run-scorer across all formats in 2024&mdash;has featured in just one ODI match. The selectors seem to have favored experience over promise, given the nature of the tournament.
Three Non-Travelling Reserves Named
In addition to the final squad, the BCCI has named three non-traveling substitutes:
Yashasvi Jaiswal (batsman) Mohammed Siraj (pacer) Shivam Dube (all-rounder) These players will be on standby and could join the squad in Dubai if required.
Final Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakaravarthy. Non-traveling reserves: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Shivam Dube.
What&rsquo;s Next for Team India?
With the squad now finalized, Team India will shift focus to final preparations for the Champions Trophy, hoping to regain the title they last won in 2013. The tournament, set to be held in Dubai, promises high-stakes action as India aims for a strong campaign despite these last-minute changes.

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after an exceptional performance across formats.

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024, wins Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the prestigious ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricketer of the Year 2024 and the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after an exceptional performance across formats.

Jasprit Bumrah has added another incredible achievement to his already impressive career, being named the ICC Men&rsquo;s Cricketer of the Year for 2024.&nbsp;
Following his win as the ICC Men&rsquo;s Test Cricketer of the Year, Bumrah also claimed the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, solidifying his status as one of the world&rsquo;s best fast bowlers.
Bumrah triumphed over fellow nominees Travis Head, Joe Root, and Harry Brook to secure the award, becoming the fifth Indian player to receive this recognition.&nbsp;
Previous Indian recipients include Rahul Dravid (2004), Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Ravichandran Ashwin (2016), and Virat Kohli (2017, 2018).
The ICC highlighted Bumrah&rsquo;s exceptional performances across formats in 2024, describing his year as a &ldquo;masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,&rdquo; with the fast bowler continuing to break records and establish himself as the world&rsquo;s premier pacer.
Bumrah had a stellar year in both T20Is and Tests. He played a pivotal role in India&rsquo;s triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024, finishing as the Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets at an extraordinary average of 8.26 and an economy rate of just 4.17.
In Tests, Bumrah took 71 wickets, outpacing England&rsquo;s Gus Atkinson, who claimed 52 wickets in 11 matches. Bumrah's average was a phenomenal 14.92, and his strike rate was just 30.1 for the year.&nbsp;
His 71 wickets made him only the fourth Indian bowler in history to take more than 70 Test wickets in a calendar year, joining the ranks of Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev.
Bumrah&rsquo;s year began with a stellar performance in the Cape Town Test against South Africa, where he took eight wickets across two innings, helping India to victory. He then dominated England at home, claiming 19 wickets in four Tests as India won 1-4. H
owever, his finest performance came during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) tour of Australia, where he bagged an incredible 32 wickets in five Tests and was named Player of the Series.
Bumrah&rsquo;s remarkable year saw him surpass the milestone of 200 Test wickets, becoming the 12th Indian bowler to achieve this feat. He also became the fastest Indian pacer to reach this mark, with a bowling average of less than 20, the best in history.
Bumrah&rsquo;s dominance was further reflected in his ICC Test Bowling Rankings, where he surpassed 900 rating points, ending the year with an unprecedented 907 points&mdash;setting a new record for the most points by any Indian bowler in history.

Jasprit Bumrah wins the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024, taking 71 wickets in 13 Tests. His outstanding performances include key series against England and Australia, earning him a notable place in cricket history.

Jasprit Bumrah wins ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024, sets historic milestones

Jasprit Bumrah, with 71 wickets in 2024, wins the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year award. His exemplary performances in key series against England and Australia played a crucial role in India's cricketing success this year.

Jasprit Bumrah clinches the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2024. With 71 wickets in 13 Tests, Bumrah impresses and joins an elite group of Indian bowlers. His performances in series against England and Australia were pivotal.

India&rsquo;s fast-bowling sensation Jasprit Bumrah has been crowned the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024, beating top contenders Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Kamindu Mendis. Bumrah&rsquo;s remarkable year saw him take an astonishing 71 wickets in 13 matches, bowling 357 overs at an incredible average of 14.92.
The 31-year-old pacer&rsquo;s feat places him among an elite group of Indian bowlers, joining Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, and Kapil Dev as the only Indian players to take over 70 Test wickets in a calendar year. Bumrah&rsquo;s contributions were pivotal in India&rsquo;s competitive run towards the 2025 World Test Championship Final, despite narrowly missing the title clash.
Bumrah&rsquo;s exceptional performances shone in both home and away conditions. He began 2024 with a standout eight-wicket haul in India&rsquo;s Test win over South Africa in Cape Town. He then dominated England with 19 wickets in a 4-1 series victory, including a nine-wicket match haul in Visakhapatnam.
However, his most iconic showing came during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where Bumrah claimed 32 wickets in five matches at an average of 13.06. His Player of the Series performance included a stunning eight-wicket spell in Perth, highlighted by a five-wicket haul, helping India secure a memorable 295-run win.
During the series, Bumrah achieved the milestone of 200 Test wickets, becoming the 12th Indian bowler to reach the landmark. He also etched his name in history by becoming the only bowler with over 200 Test dismissals to maintain a bowling average under 20 (19.4).
Bumrah&rsquo;s consistency and brilliance throughout 2024 solidify his position as one of the finest pacers in cricket history, making him a deserving recipient of the ICC accolade. &nbsp;

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja make it to the prestigious ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, showcasing outstanding performances in a year filled with remarkable cricketing feats.

Jaiswal, Bumrah, and Jadeja named in ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja make it to the prestigious ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, showcasing outstanding performances in a year filled with remarkable cricketing feats.

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have made it to the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, announced on Friday.
Alongside them, the squad features some of Test cricket's top players, including England&rsquo;s Joe Root, New Zealand&rsquo;s Kane Williamson, and Australian captain Pat Cummins.
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Congratulations to the incredibly talented players named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024 👏 <a href="https://t.co/0ROskFZUIr">pic.twitter.com/0ROskFZUIr</a>
&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1882737620360495485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)</h3>
Jaiswal&rsquo;s rise in 2024 has been nothing short of sensational. After a tough tour of South Africa, he made an incredible comeback during the home series against England, scoring 712 runs, which included two double centuries and three fifties.
His consistency continued throughout the year, with key performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he finished as India&rsquo;s top scorer with 391 runs, including a brilliant 161 in Perth.
By the end of 2024, he had accumulated 1,478 runs at an average of 54.74, including three centuries and nine half-centuries, making him the second-highest run-scorer of the year, behind Joe Root.
<h3>Ben Duckett (England)</h3>
Duckett played a pivotal role in England&rsquo;s Test triumphs this year. After an impressive start with 343 runs in India, including a knock of 153 in Rajkot, Duckett continued his form with centuries in multiple series, including against West Indies, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. By the end of the year, Duckett had scored 1,149 runs at an average of 37.06, including two centuries and six fifties, finishing as the third-highest run-scorer of 2024.
<h3>Kane Williamson (New Zealand)</h3>
Despite a challenging year due to injuries, Williamson proved why he&rsquo;s one of the best Test batsmen. After an outstanding start with centuries against South Africa and a superb series against England, he finished the year with 1,013 runs at an average of 59.58.
His tally included four centuries and four half-centuries, with his standout performance being a match-winning 156 against England.
<h3>Joe Root (England)</h3>
Joe Root once again dominated Test cricket in 2024. After a slow start against India, Root found his rhythm with some impressive performances, including a monumental 375-run series against Sri Lanka, where he surpassed Alastair Cook's record for most Test centuries by an English player.
He ended the year with 1,556 runs at an average of 55.57, including six centuries and five fifties.
<h3>Harry Brook (England)</h3>
Brook had a stellar 2024, especially in the latter half of the year. After missing the India tour, he returned with a century against the West Indies and then had a sensational partnership with Joe Root in Pakistan, where he scored a triple century.
Brook finished with 1,100 runs at an average of 55, including four centuries and three fifties.
<h3>Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)</h3>
Mendis made a sensational return to Test cricket in 2024, finishing the year as Sri Lanka&rsquo;s top run-scorer. His remarkable performances included two centuries in Bangladesh and a career-best 182* against New Zealand.
Mendis accumulated 1,049 runs at an exceptional average of 74.92, including five centuries and three fifties.
<h3>Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper) (England)</h3>
Smith, in his debut year, made a strong impact. He scored a half-century and a century against Sri Lanka, followed by a gritty 89 against Pakistan.
In total, Smith made 637 runs in 2024 at an average of 42.46, including a century and four fifties, and played a key role behind the stumps with 32 dismissals.
<h3>Ravindra Jadeja (India)</h3>
Jadeja had a superb all-round year in 2024. He was a key figure in India&rsquo;s series wins against England and Bangladesh, contributing with both bat and ball.
He took 48 wickets at an average of 24.29 and scored 527 runs, including a century and three half-centuries, helping India dominate in multiple series.
<h3>Pat Cummins (Australia, captain)</h3>
Pat Cummins led Australia to victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading them to a 3-1 win against India.
As captain, he also contributed significantly with both bat and ball, taking 37 wickets at an average of 24.02 and scoring 306 runs.
His leadership helped Australia reclaim the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade.
<h3>Matt Henry (New Zealand)</h3>
Henry was a standout performer for New Zealand in 2024. His most notable performances came against Australia, where he claimed 17 wickets in the home series, including a memorable eight-wicket haul.
Henry finished the year with 48 wickets at an exceptional average of 18.58, the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the year.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Bumrah was the best bowler in Test cricket in 2024, finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the year. He took 71 wickets at an astonishing average of 14.92, including five five-wicket hauls.
His performances against Australia were particularly memorable, where he led India to crucial victories, including a mesmerizing 5/30 in the first Test at Perth and a nine-wicket haul in Melbourne.
<h2>ICC Test Team of the Year 2024:</h2>
Pat Cummins (c) (Australia), Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Ben Duckett (England), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Joe Root (England), Harry Brook (England), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka), Jamie Smith (wk) (England), Ravindra Jadeja (India), Matt Henry (New Zealand), Jasprit Bumrah (India).
These 11 players have truly set the benchmark in Test cricket for 2024, showcasing their dominance in both batting and bowling.

Jasprit Bumrah continues as the No. 1 Test bowler, while Ravindra Jadeja holds onto the top position in the all-rounders' category in the latest ICC rankings.

Jasprit Bumrah retains No. 1 spot in ICC Test bowler rankings

Jasprit Bumrah continues as the No. 1 Test bowler, while Ravindra Jadeja holds onto the top position in the all-rounders' category in the latest ICC rankings.

&nbsp; Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler, while Ravindra Jadeja holds onto his No. 1 spot in the all-rounders&rsquo; category, according to the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.
Bumrah, who achieved a career-high rating of 907 points ahead of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia in January, has now surpassed that with 908 points. This makes him the highest-ranked Indian bowler ever. Australia&rsquo;s Pat Cummins (841) and South Africa&rsquo;s Kagiso Rabada (837) sit in second and third positions, respectively.
Pakistan's Noman Ali (761) broke into the top-10 after an impressive six-wicket haul in the first Test against West Indies in Multan.
The all-rounders' top-10 list remains unchanged, with Jadeja retaining the top spot with 400 rating points. South Africa&rsquo;s Marco Jansen (294) and Bangladesh&rsquo;s Mehidy Hasan (263) are in second and third place.

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 following his outstanding performance during India's tour of Australia. 

Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men’s Player of Month for December 2024

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024 following his outstanding performance during India's tour of Australia.&nbsp;

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been honored with the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for December 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday. His remarkable performances during India's tour of Australia in December played a pivotal role in securing him the prestigious award, defeating strong contenders such as Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson.
Over the three matches in December, Bumrah claimed an impressive 22 wickets at an exceptional average of 14.22, leading India&rsquo;s bowling attack. His standout performance came in Adelaide, where he took four crucial wickets, keeping India within reach of Australia&rsquo;s first-innings lead.
Bumrah then shone even brighter in Brisbane, taking six wickets in the first innings to rattle Australia&rsquo;s batting order. He followed up with three more wickets in the second innings, completing a nine-wicket match haul. His efforts were integral in securing a draw despite adverse weather conditions, helping India maintain their chances in the series.
The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne saw Bumrah continue to impress, claiming four wickets in the first innings, followed by a five-wicket haul in the second innings to dismiss Australia for 234. Despite India&rsquo;s batting woes leading to a heavy defeat, Bumrah&rsquo;s brilliance was a silver lining in a tough tour.
Bumrah&rsquo;s consistent match-winning contributions not only earned him the Player of the Series award but also elevated his standing as one of cricket&rsquo;s top bowlers.
He marked a significant milestone by taking his 200th Test wicket, becoming the fourth-fastest player to reach this achievement. Additionally, he made history by being the first bowler to take 200 Test wickets at an average below 20.
For his extraordinary impact on the field, Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men&rsquo;s Player of the Month for December 2024.

Sunil Gavaskar praises Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, backing him to succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian cricket team following his impressive performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Sunil Gavaskar backs Jasprit Bumrah as future India captain

Sunil Gavaskar praises Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, backing him to succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian cricket team following his impressive performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar has expressed great admiration for Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities, asserting that the exceptional fast bowler is poised to succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian cricket team. Gavaskar's praise stems from Bumrah's remarkable performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he left a lasting impression.
Bumrah&rsquo;s outstanding contribution included one of the finest bowling performances by an overseas pacer in Australia, taking an impressive 32 wickets across five Tests. He also captained India during their only victory in the series, guiding the team to a dominant win at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Gavaskar, speaking on Channel 7, said, "He could be the next man. I think he will be the next man. Because he leads from the front, he has got a very good air about him, the air of a leader but not somebody who is going to pressure on you."
The batting legend further elaborated, "Sometimes, you have captains who put a lot of pressure on you. With Bumrah you can see that, he expects the others to do what their job is, why they are in the national team, but it doesn't seem to pressurise anybody."
Bumrah has been the spearhead of the Indian pace attack for several years, and his leadership has been instrumental in the development of fast bowlers like Mohammed Siraj. Gavaskar added, "With the fast bowlers, he has been absolutely brilliant, standing at mid-off, mid-on and every time just being at hand to tell them. I think he was absolutely brilliant and I won&rsquo;t be surprised if he takes over very soon."
During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah averaged an outstanding 13.06 with a strike rate of 28.37 before injury forced him to pull up midway through Australia&rsquo;s first innings in the final Test. Despite this setback, he had already delivered significant performances, including a match-winning eight-wicket haul in Perth, six wickets in the first innings at the Gabba, and a pivotal spell in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
In the series decider at the SCG, Bumrah struck early, dismissing Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne, but could only bowl one over after lunch on the second day due to injury. Despite his limited participation in the final Test, Bumrah was named the Player of the Series, a fitting recognition for his unforgettable contribution to India's success.

Jasprit Bumrah continues his dominance at the top of the ICC Test bowlers' chart, reaching a career-best 908 rating, while Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant also make notable gains in the latest rankings.

Jasprit Bumrah tops ICC Test rankings with career-best 908 rating

Jasprit Bumrah continues his dominance at the top of the ICC Test bowlers' chart, reaching a career-best 908 rating, while Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant also make notable gains in the latest rankings.

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to reign supreme at the top of the bowlers' chart with a career-best rating of 908 in the latest ICC Test Rankings, released on Wednesday.
Bumrah, who made history ahead of the fifth and final Test against Australia by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian bowler at 907 points, improved that tally by one point after taking two wickets in the first innings at the SCG.
However, a back spasm ruled him out of bowling in the second innings, restricting his role to just batting.
Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who climbed a spot to be joint-ninth, is the other Indian giving Bumrah company in the top-10.
He shares the ninth spot with Australian pacer Scott Boland, who has made a remarkable leap of 29 places to break into the top 10.
Boland's stellar performance in the Sydney Test, where he claimed a 10-wicket haul (4/31 and 6/45), proved too much for the Indian batters on a lively pitch.
His efforts were instrumental in Australia's triumph, ending a decade-long wait to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins also made gains in the rankings, climbing to number two after picking up five wickets in the final match. South Africa's Kagiso Rabada rose a spot to occupy the third place while injured Josh Hazlewood moved down two places to be fourth.
Rishabh Pant's blistering 33-ball 61 in the second innings earned him a three-spot rise in the batting rankings, moving him to number nine while India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal retained his fourth spot.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma extended his rich vein of form, scoring a vital century in the first innings to climb three spots to number six, also achieving a career-best rating of 769.
Meanwhile, Kyle Verreynne's impressive century saw him rise four places to secure the 25th spot.

Jasprit Bumrah, suffering from back spasms, is expected to be rested for most of India's upcoming white-ball series against England. His recovery will determine his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Jasprit Bumrah Likely to Be Rested for England Series Due to Back Injury

Jasprit Bumrah, suffering from back spasms, is expected to be rested for most of India's upcoming white-ball series against England. His recovery will determine his participation in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who sustained back spasms, is likely to be rested for the majority of India&rsquo;s home white-ball series against England, keeping an eye on the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19.
Bumrah, who was India's stand out player with 32 wickets in their 1-3 thrashing at the hands of Australia in the just-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, couldn't bowl in the final innings of the series here after suffering back spasms.
The 30-year-old Bumrah who bowled more than 150 overs in the series.
The injury has a direct link to his excessive workload in the series, and the BCCI medical team will try to ensure the new Test captain is ready for the ICC showpiece where his presence is mandatory to India&rsquo;s fortunes.
According to sources privy to the development, the grade of Bumrah's back spasm has not yet been ascertained.
India will open their Champions Trophy campaign against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.
If Bumrah&rsquo;s injury is in grade 1 category, then it will take a minimum two to three weeks of rehabilitation before Return to Play (RTP).
In case of Grade 2 injury, the recovery can go up to six weeks while Grade 3, the most severe in nature, requires a minimum three months of rest and rehabilitation programmes.
It was always known that Bumrah will not play T20I bilateral series as this is not the World Cup year, but with the Champions Trophy around the corner, he would have certainly played two if not three ODIs against England as its the 50-over format.
But now, the grade of his injury will decide whether Bumrah plays the England series at all or at least the last match at his home ground in Ahmedabad on February 12 to check on his fitness.
India will face England in five T20Is and three ODIs from January 22.

Virat Kohli's poor form continues in the Sydney Test as he is dismissed for 17 runs, while India are bowled out for 185. 

Kohli's Form Dips Further, First Innings Average Lower Than Bumrah's

This poor run has seen him outscored by his teammate, pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is now averaging more runs than Kohli in the series after contributing with a valuable 22 in a late innings partnership.

Virat Kohli's struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continue as he faces challenges Down Under, a place that has typically been a fruitful venue for him. The Sydney Cricket Ground saw another disappointing outing for the Indian batter, where he only managed to score 17 runs before falling to an outside-off delivery from Scott Boland. This marks yet another lackluster performance in what has been a tough year for Kohli in Test cricket.
Since missing the England series earlier in the year, Kohli has had a rough run, especially in the first innings of Test matches. Across five such innings against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia towards the end of 2024, Kohli has managed only 35 runs. In fact, his batting average in first innings stands at a worrying 7.00, placing him among the lowest for players with five or more innings since the start of 2024. Keshav Maharaj sits at the bottom with an average of 5.33, but Kohli&rsquo;s average is still dangerously low in comparison to others, including specialist batters like Aiden Markram.
Kohli&rsquo;s inability to cope with deliveries outside the off stump has continued to haunt him, and his frustration was evident after a decent start that eventually led to another failure. This poor run has seen him outscored by his teammate, pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is now averaging more runs than Kohli in the series after contributing with a valuable 22 in a late innings partnership.
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India&rsquo;s total of 185 saw Rishabh Pant as the top scorer with 40 runs, but despite Kohli's slump, there is optimism within the camp. The pitch in Sydney, with plenty of assistance for the bowlers, promises a potential turnaround, as Bumrah and the other pacers will hope to replicate their success from Perth earlier in the series.

India faced a tough opening day in the fifth Test against Australia. Rishabh Pant showed grit with a battling 32 despite enduring blows, while Virat Kohli's persistent issues outside the off-stump added to India's woes.

India struggles as Australia dominates Day 1 of fifth Test

India captain Rohit Sharma rested himself from the series finale with Jasprit Bumrah walking out for the toss in his place.

Rohit Sharma "opted to rest" in the team's interest but the same old script unfolded on a new day for Indian batters as they surrendered meekly for a paltry 185 in the face of some hostile seam bowling from Australia on the opening day of the fifth and final Test in Sydney.
Virat Kohli (17 off 69 balls), whose form and technical weaknesses are also under the scanner, was for the seventh time dismissed in the corridor of uncertainty in the tour, a problem that seems incurable at the moment. WATCH: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-virat-kohli-and-steve-smith-s-heated-exchange-after-controversial-catch-at-scg-1735892419675" target="_blank">Virat Kohli and Steve Smith's heated exchange after controversial catch at SCG</a>
At stumps, Australia were 9 for 1 with stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah sending the woefully out-of-form Usman Khawaja (2) back in the hut.
Teenage sensation Sam Konstas was unbeaten at 7 after hitting Bumrah for a first-ball four. The 19-year-old also had an animated exchange with the Indian star.
Bumrah opted to bat under overcast conditions and the ultra-defensive approach by Indian batters only compounded their problems with Scott Boland's (20-8-31-4) immaculate length and tremendous discipline leaving them in a disarray.
Mitchell Starc (18-5-49-3) and Pat Cummins (15.2-4-37-2) were equally relentless giving the Indians no room for release shots.
Rishabh Pant top-scored for the visitors with a 98-ball 40, going against his grain to battle it out, taking painful blows to his body in the process.
If Rohit's decision to "rest" was a forward thinking move, the persistence with Kohli is proving to be detrimental and the celebrated batter might just have one more Test innings left to save his place in the traditional format.
"I wouldn't say it's a par score but still a competitive score," said Pant, admitting that the pitch is not easy to bat on.
If one takes away the second innings hundred at Perth out of his last 20 Test innings, Kohli has managed an average of 17.57.
He could have been out off Boland's first delivery but tried to battle hard. However, it has always been that one moment in which his hands and the willow magnetically follow a delivery in the corridor of uncertainty.
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Pant curbs natural instincts for a session
Having copped criticism from all quarters for his bizarre shot selection in Melbourne, Pant, for a change, copped body blows, trying to curb his natural game.
The big-hitter in him came out only on a couple of occasions with one of them fetching him a straight six off Beau Webster.
Pant put his head down and endured nasty blows on his bicep, helmet and twice in the sensitive abdominal area. He and the dogged Ravindra Jadeja (26 off 95 balls) defended dourly as they added 48 off 151 deliveries for the fifth wicket.
Only 50 runs were scored in the second session and trying not to be adventurous proved counter-productive with most batters retreating in a shell letting Boland and company dictate the terms of play.
Finally, Pant's patience ran out and one pull shot too many became his undoing.
India realised they haven't scored enough runs and lost a lot of wickets. The defensive tactic in the second session when the ball got old ended up costing them dearly.
There wasn't much swing on offer despite cloudy conditions but a decent grass cover ensured that Boland's back-of-length deliveries proved enough.
As far as Pant was concerned, the "honest conversations" with head coach Gautam Gambhir seemed to have worked with the southpaw respecting the game situation for most part.
If Pant was disciplined, Shubman Gill's judgement on the last delivery before lunch did cause trouble for India.
Gill (20 off 64 balls) did all the hard work for close to couple of hours before stepping out to Nathan Lyon on the last ball of the session only to be caught at first slip.
In the morning KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal came in to open the innings but didn't last long and the saga of first innings failures continued.

Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the entire second session to take India to 112/3 but the latter’s fall opened the doors for the home team.

Australia beat India by 184 runs in fourth Test

Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the entire second session to take India to 112/3 but the latter&rsquo;s fall opened the doors for the home team.

India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far.
Chasing a near improbable target of 340, both Rohit (9 off 40 balls) and Kohli (5) failed to battle their technical frailties and mental cobwebs as India lost seven wickets for 34 runs in just 20.4 overs in the final session to be all out for 155 in 79.1 overs.
Australian captain Pat Cummins (3/28 in 18 overs) was superb as usual and Scott Boland was also magnificent (3/39 in 16 overs) in his every spell.
Nathan Lyon (2/37 in 20.1 overs) took advantage of variable bounce while Mitchell Starc (1/25 in 16 overs) got the prized scalp of Kohli.
This was after an 88-run fourth-wicket stand between Yashasvi Jasiwal and Rishabh Pant.
"Pretty disappointing. We wanted to fight but we could not do it," a dejected Rohit said in the post-match presentation.
"We tried everything but they fought hard. We did not grab our chances," he conceded.
Australia now lead the series 2-1 and unless India draw level in Sydney, a third successive World Test Championship final could become a distant dream. Even to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would need to post a win.
Save Jaiswal (84, 208 balls), whose controversial caught-behind in which the third umpire overruled technology to adjudge him out, none of the other batters performed well enough to save the team.
"They batted well in the middle session. We knew that we had to get one breakthrough and anything can happen and that proved to be the case.
"We had plenty of runs to play with, we had plenty of fielders with the helmet around," a beaming Cummins, who was also adjudged player of the match for his haul of six wickets, said in the presentation ceremony.
The art of saving Test matches has slowly become extinct but India would have depended on their two senior-most players, who are also fighting to save their legacy and reputation built over nearly two decades.
In case of Rishabh Pant, it was one bad shot too many after a full session in which he concentrated. He got a rank long hop from Travis Head but after a 103-ball vigil, it all came to a naught.
Even Jaiswal's guts and grit couldn't prevent a once highly-rated, but currently a trifle over-rated, Indian batting line-up from implosion with over-the-hill seniors and young superstars unable to handle the pressure.
The defeat could have severe repercussions as there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for skipper Rohit.
As for Kohli, despite all his white-ball exploits, the problems outside the off-stump will stick out like a sore thumb.
For Rohit, his ultra-defensive approach in the opening slot, is causing India to stare down the barrel with alarming regularity.
Rohit did all the hard work during the first hour before opposition skipper Cummins got his bunny for the 10th time in Test matches.
Kohli could never control his urge of playing the cover drive again and was caught at first slip after Mitchell Starc pushed one across with the angle.
Rahul was out without troubling the scorers after getting a second good ball in the game.
Rohit's decision to bat up the order backfired and it also tinkered with Rahul's mindset despite him being perfectly fine opening the innings.
The captaincy was pedestrian as he let the game drift on occasions and there were lot of phases that led to India's defeat but none more telling than the final wicket partnership between Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon where the target went out of reach on Sunday.
Save Jasprit Bumrah, who once again toiled manfully for 50 overs and took nine wickets, and find-of-the-series Nitish Reddy, who scored a gritty hundred, there are no positives to be taken from this defeat.
The batting, save for the second innings in the opening Perth Test, has been absolutely below par and India won't be doing themselves any favours if they have walking wickets at the top of the order.
The team is going through a tough transition and it is now time that their feisty head coach Gautam Gambhir shows some spark along with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

India reached 164/5 at stumps on Day 2, trailing Australia by 310 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) steadied India’s innings after early setbacks.

India trails Australia by 310 runs on Day 2

Resuming at their overnight score of 311 for six, the hosts added 163 runs on the day to post a commanding total.

A familiar collapse unfolded after Yashasvi Jaiswal's inexplicable run-out as India stared down the barrel at 164/5 against a menacing Australia on day two of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Jaiswal, who was quite fluent during his 118-ball stay that yielded 82 runs, was way short of his crease after a mix-up with Virat Kohli (36) while attempting a quick single, handing Australia the breakthrough that could prove decisive.
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India are still 310 runs behind Australia's first innings score of 474 and would need another 111 runs to avoid a follow-on that should never have been a consideration on a placid batting track.
It was 153 for 2 at one stage and in four overs, another three wickets fell with Gautam Gambhir's plan of sending a night watchman in Akash Deep turning out to be one of the many poor calls that the head coach has taken in this game.
In a space of barely five minutes, cricket showed its fickle nature as Jaiswal pushed towards mid-on and called for a quick single with an assured Kohli (36) at the other end. Kohli took a step and half before retreating.
Pat Cummins swooped the ball and threw at the striker's end with a frustrated Jaiswal seen telling his idol "my call".
This moment will be one for posterity as Kohli looked down and perhaps felt that he could have at least said a loud "No" to allow Jaiswal to sprint back.
The run-out broke his concentration and for the first time after 85 balls, he poked a delivery bowled in the corridor of uncertainty and it was the end.
Scott Boland repeated the dismissal that has been a norm for quite a while now. Akash Deep didn't have the technique to survive and the day ended in Australia's favour just like it started.
The Jaiswal-Kohli pair had added 102 runs and looked comfortable just like they did in the Perth second innings. The ball hardly did anything after Rohit Sharma (3) played a poor shot and KL Rahul got a ripper from Pat Cummins.
Jaiswal was in regal form, as he cut, pulled, drove and lofted the Australian bowlers stamping his authority as the next megastar of Indian batting.
Kohli, at the other end, endured boos for Thursday's run-in with debutant Sam Konstas and battled his demons
This was after Steve Smith's 34th Test hundred ensured a very good total for hosts.
Starting the day at 311 for 6, Smith added 112 and 44 runs with Cummins (49) and Mitchell Starc (15) respectively, leaving the visitors searching for back-up plans.
Jasprit Bumrah (4/99 in 28.4 oves) was once again brilliant despite the first spell thrashing from Konstas but Mohammed Siraj's ordinary showing (0/122 in 23 overs) was the primary reason for batters not being under any pressure.
Smith, who was unbeaten overnight on 68 off 111 balls, took another 56 deliveries in the second morning to complete a Test ton which placed him on even keel with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar (34).
The century came with a push drive through the vacant cover region and celebrations were pretty muted with a just vigorous head nod for his teammates in the dug-out.
Smith, who had a torrid run till the second Test of this series, played both days in contrasting styles. On Thursday, he was ready to be patient and waited for deliveries at the expense of looking ugly.
On Friday, the same batter was walking down the track to force the bowlers to alter their length. He was ready to pull and hook, getting two sixes off Bumrah and Siraj respectively.
Despite a significant drop in temperature and some nip in the air, Indians failed to make use of the semi-new Kookaburra, with lines going all awry and length being short enough to be punished. Cummins was allowed to settle down and hit seven boundaries.
The Indian ploy of playing two spinners backfired with Ravindra Jadeja (3/78 in 22 overs) and Washington Sundar (1/49 in 15 overs) never looking penetrative.
For a change, Siraj didn&rsquo;t try and sledge an in-form batter, something that he did in Adelaide with some disastrous results.
But that didn't soften the Australian supporters, who constantly booed him and Kohli as and when the ball went to them.

India reduced Australia to 311/6 at stumps on Day 1, with debutant Sam Konstas impressing with a 60-run knock. Jasprit Bumrah claimed 3 wickets.

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Day 1 Summary

Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and Steve Smith (68 not out) all contributed with fifties on a good batting surface.

Jasprit Bumrah's knack of coming up with magic deliveries in crunch situations kept India alive after Australia's top-order, headlined by teen debutant Sam Konstas' stroke-filled half-century, guided the hosts to 311 for 6 on the opening day of the fourth Test here on Thursday.
If Konstas' audacious 60 off 65 balls enthralled the near sell-out crowd of over 80,000 at the MCG during a humid morning session, Bumrah's (3/75 in 21 overs) deception of length to dismiss Travis Head (0) also had its takers as chants of 'Boom, Boom, Booooomraaaaaaah' reverberated through the stands.
Coming into the Test with back-to-back hundreds, Head couldn't judge the length of a Bumrah delivery that was pitched slightly fuller than what the batter expected. He shouldered his arms trusting the bounce but the 66.2 overs old Kookaburra nipped back to clip the off-bail.
In the next over, he removed an out-of-form Mitchell Marsh (4), having got Usman Khawaja (57 off 121 balls) with the half-tracker in the post-lunch session.
The first two sessions, however, belonged to Australia with senior players Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne (72 off 145 balls) and Steve Smith (68 batting, 111 balls) scoring half-centuries.
The final session was all about Bumrah magic. The Indian spearhead didn't let the hosts completely walk away with the game which they threatened to do at one stage.
He now has 24 wickets in the series. With Mohammed Siraj (0/69 in 15 overs) off-colour, Bumrah didn't have much support save off-spinner Washington Sundar (1/37 in 12 overs), who bowled a containing line.
Akash Deep (1/59 in 19 overs) though got Alex Carey with the second new ball at the fag end of the day.
Even Ravindra Jadeja (1/54 in 14 overs) leaked runs despite getting Konstas out and Nitish Reddy, the batting all-rounder, was only used before the second new ball was taken.
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'Sam Jams at the G'
The morning was owned by the precocious 19-year-old from New South Wales.
Konstas didn't show any nerves during his scintillating knock, which comprised of two sixes off Bumrah.
He also didn't mind a good scrap with India's superstar Virat Kohli, whose shoulder brush with the 19-year-old led to a brief confrontation.
In fact, Bumrah was hit for a six for the first time in a Test since Cameron Green hit him for one back in 2021. The gap between Konstas' first six, which was a lap scoop, and the one that Green hit three years ago was 4000 legal Test match deliveries.
After a conventional lap scoop for maximum, Konstas also hit a reverse lap scoop towards third man for another boundary. The second six was pummelled over mid-on.
The way he attacked the Indian bowling with gusto gave his veteran opening partner Khawaja a chance to get back to form with a patient half-century.
But Khawaja would be really annoyed with himself as he couldn't time a pull shot off a Bumrah half-tracker, which went straight into KL Rahul's hands in the post-lunch session.
The duo added 89 runs in such quick time that Labuschagne and last match's centurion Smith didn't need to show any urgency.
For Konstas, it all began with a few play and misses off Bumrah's opening over but as soon as the teenager got his first couple of runs, things changed dramatically.
The fearlessness of youth stood out on the big stage as Konstas pulled off the lap-scoop against Bumrah before smashing him over mid-on for another maximum.
The fans and experts alike were forced to think the last time Bumrah (1/50 in 15 overs) was hit for two sixes in his first spell of a Test match. They couldn't because it never happened in a first spell.
The stump mic caught Bumrah saying "Beginner's Luck" but Konstas seemed to have enough wares to answer his probing queries. And it was laced with a lot of spunk as he got into a verbal duel with Kohli after their shoulders brushed while crossing each other.
He often shuffled towards leg-stump to make room and on one occasion, crunched Bumrah past cover.
Mohammed Siraj was welcomed into the attack with a loud round of boos as he sledged the youngster due to his unconventional hitting style.
In all, Konstas hit six fours apart from the two maximums. Only Akash bowled a good channel among the pacers as Siraj was guilty of going too full or too short.
As Australia scored at more than a fair clip, skipper Rohit Sharma had to introduce Ravindra Jadeja (1/33 in 11 overs) in the 16th over to at least stem the flow of runs before it went out of hand.
The decision did pay dividends as the seasoned spinner got an arm ball to skid through with the angle to trap Konstas in front.
Khawaja and Labuschagne then added 65 for the second wicket with the Pakistan-born opener hitting Akash for a couple of boundaries to complete his first fifty of the series.

The third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba ended in a rain-affected draw. Both teams remain tied at 1-1 in the series. The weather played a major role, impacting game strategy and execution.

India vs Australia: Gabba Test Drawn Amid Rain

Rain interruptions led to a drawn third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, leaving the series balanced at 1-1 as teams gear up for the Boxing Day Test.

Bad light and rain forced an early tea break soon after with India at 8 for no loss in 2.1 overs. The rain got heavier as the time passed and no play was possible thereafter.

India escaped with a crucial draw in the weather-hit third Test against Australia after intermittent rain wiped out majority of play on day five, leaving the five-match series tantalisingly locked at 1-1.
Resuming the day at 252 for nine, India batted for 24 balls and were all out for 260 in their first innings.
With limited time left in the day to force a result after majority of the morning session was rained out, the Australian batters came out all guns blazing and stuttered to 89 for seven in 18 overs before making a brave declaration, giving India at least 54 overs to chase down 275.
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Bad light and rain forced an early tea break soon after with India at 8 for no loss in 2.1 overs. The rain got heavier as the time passed and no play was possible thereafter.
The absorbing series is nicely poised going into the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
India would have fancied chasing 275 on day five but weather helped them immensely in the game controlled by Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah (3/18) was brilliant as usual in the second innings with Mohammed Siraj (2/36) and Akash Deep (2/28) offering good support.
Australia's approach in the second essay was brave and questionable at the same time.
Nathan McSweeney (4) and Marnus Labuschagne (1) went after balls outside the off-stump and perished while Usman Khawaja (8) and Mitchell Marsh (2) fell to good deliveries.
Wickets falling in a heap did not impact Australia's approach as they kept going for the big hits. Skipper Cummins chipped in with two sixes and as many fours before the declaration.
In the morning session, lightening and subsequent rain allowed only 24 balls to be bowled.
The warning of severe weather was flashed on the digital scoreboard at the Gabba shortly after India were bowled out for 260 in their first innings, handing Australia a lead of 185 runs.
Akash Deep (31) was the last man out, stumped off a Travis Head delivery, bringing an end to a 47-run stand with Jasprit Bumrah (10 not out).
The duo had done well to avoid the follow-on on day four.
Players were asked to remain in the dressing room and fans were requested to take shelter away from the fence after the visitors were all out.
The forecast was largely clear for Brisbane from Thursday onwards but the entire game has been adversely impacted by bad weather with rain forcing multiple stoppages for four out of five days.
Only day two of the game was not impacted by weather as Australia coasted to 405 for seven on the back of memorable hundreds from Head and Steve Smith.
Going into the fourth Test beginning December 26, India have major concerns in both batting and bowling department which they must address.
Barring K L Rahul, who has been India's standout batter on the tour, the star-studded line up has not found a way to negotiate the threats posed by the Australian pace attack.
Skipper Rohit Sharma has been woefully short of runs and after the hundred in Perth, superstar Virat Kohli has struggled with ball outside the off-stump.
Majority of the batters have been guilty of playing away from their bodies in challenging conditions. They will need to curb their white-ball instincts to make an impact at MCG.
On the bowling front too, it has been effectively a one man show with Jasprit Bumrah doing the heavy lifting in all the games.
Mohammed Siraj bowled in the Brisbane Test with a niggle, leaving a question mark over his fitness ahead of the Melbourne game.
Akash Deep, who played ahead of Harshit Rana, bowled well in the game but did not have a lot of luck, especially against Smith. He is expected to retain his place the eleven.
India have picked three different spinners in the first three Test. It remains to be seen what strategy they adopt for the Boxing Day Test.

"Yesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways," Guha, who is of South Asian heritage, said on Fox Cricket.

Isa Guha Apologises for 'Primate' Comment on Jasprit Bumrah During Test Match Commentary

"Yesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways," Guha, who is of South Asian heritage, said on Fox Cricket.

Broadcaster and former England player Isa Guha apologised on air Monday for calling star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah a "primate" in commentary during the ongoing third Test against Australia.
"He's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate," she said on Sunday while commentating for Fox during the second day's play at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Guha, part of England's squad that won the Women's World Cup and the World T20 in 2009, addressed the controversy on Monday.
"Yesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways," Guha, who is of South Asian heritage, said on Fox Cricket.
"Firstly I'd like to apologise for any offence caused.
"I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect for others.
"And if you listen to the full transcript, I only meant the highest praise for one of India's greatest players and someone I admire greatly as well."
Pace spearhead Bumrah has been India's outstanding player so far in the series, which is locked at 1-1.
Apologising again, Guha added: "I am trying to frame the enormity of his achievements and I've chosen the wrong word, and for that, I am deeply sorry."
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

A chastened India head to Brisbane beset by worries over the form of captain Rohit Sharma and the fitness of strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah, while resurgent Australia look to keep the momentum in the third test starting on Saturday.

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With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Rohit Sharma's elegance and Virat Kohli's class will face the ultimate 'Test' when India take on an Australian team eager to set the record straight on a spicy Gabba track in the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting Saturday.
With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.
For India, the biggest hope remains in Australia's batting vulnerability which can lead to an implosion if a certain Travis Head doesn't decide to be the marauder.
Steve Smith is currently sailing in the same boat as Kohli if inconsistent batting form is taken into consideration.
In bowling, India has Jasprit Bumrah, who has made every other bowler in the series look pedestrian in his comparison.
He definitely needs more support at the other end but more than that, he needs runs from the likes of Rohit and Kohli as a psychological cushion while breezing in to unleash his thunderbolts.
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Rohit, Kohli and the constant chatter
The decibel levels of "outside noise" about the duo's waning form have been rising for a while but the two contemporary megastars will be determined to lead the way on a ground where an Indian team showed resilience like never before back in 2021.
The numbers have been unflattering for the duo and they would be the first ones to admit that stats always don't lie.
Both Rohit and Kohli would still be a handful if they are asked to manage one of the two factors -- bounce or seam movement. The hosts served them a double whammy -- bounce with liberal sprinkling of grass for some extra seam movement.
They have the skills but the form, at least for the time being, has deserted the duo.
India's biggest issue has been terrible first innings batting during the past one year in both home and away fixtures with six totals of 150 or less during the period .
And Rohit and Kohli's first innings average in the 2024-25 season reads a rather poor 6.88 and 10 respectively.
Kohli has managed to get rid of some pressure with a hundred on the eased-up Perth track. But for Rohit, a captain's knock is needed not just to boost his confidence but also help him assert as a leader who shows the way.
Rohit is experienced enough to know that he can't always hit his way out of trouble against world-class operators like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, who is once again fit to play with Scott Boland making way for him.
Rohit has been a white ball colossus all his life but if he can lead the way at Gabba, he will forever be considered cricketing royalty. But for that, he first needs to decide his batting position.
He isn't trusting his defence enough and looks like a walking wicket if the ball darts around like it promises to at the Gabba.
Is he good to open or better off at No. 6 where if the top order plays a steady game, he can attack the old Kookaburra that hardly does anything?
Only the skipper can answer that question.
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Is there space for Jadeja?
Senior off-spinner R Ashwin and Washington Sundar were steady without being exceptional in the first two Tests but Ravindra Jadeja is a safer option if India realistically want to add batting depth considering his good record in overseas conditions.
As far as pace bowling is concerned, Akash Deep is blessed with more skills but skipper Rohit loved rookie Harshit Rana's big heart.
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How Australia are stacked up
In case of Australia, their batting is no less fragile than that of India's.
Head has had a Rishabh Pant-like effect on his days, which often come against India.
But Steve Smith's form is a worry as the Indians have been bowling straight lines to him. Marnus Labuschagne laboured his way to a half-century in Adelaide but he still doesn't look his old prolific self.
Nathan McSweeney has showed grit during the first innings in Adelaide even though there is a long way to go before he becomes a surety in the side.
But one aspect that Australia has done well to figure out is India's reliance on Jasprit Bumrah's first spell with new Kookaburra. The home side knows that if it manages to play that out without too much damage, it can put pressure on other bowlers, who aren't half as good as the Gujarat slinger.
Teams:
Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal.

In a touching display of kindness, Jasprit Bumrah made a young fan's day by giving away his purple cap after MI's loss against LSG in Lucknow.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah gifts his purple cap to young fan in Lucknow after LSG vs MI game in IPL 2024

In a touching display of kindness, Jasprit Bumrah made a young fan's day by giving away his purple cap after MI's loss against LSG in Lucknow.

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<h2>In a touching display of kindness, Jasprit Bumrah made a young fan's day by giving away his purple cap after MI's loss against LSG in Lucknow.</h2>

In a touching display of kindness, Jasprit Bumrah, the celebrated pace spearhead for India and Mumbai Indians, made a young fan's day by giving away his purple cap after their loss to the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium. This heartwarming incident was captured in a video shared by the Mumbai Indians on their social media platforms, where Bumrah is seen handing his cap to the delighted young fan and fulfilling the boy's request for an autograph.
The video highlights the boy's overwhelming joy and excitement as he receives not just the cap but also Bumrah's autograph, encapsulating a moment of pure happiness and making it a memorable experience for the young fan. Such gestures underscore the impactful connections players like Bumrah establish with their fans, enhancing the cricketing experience beyond just the on-field action.
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That kid now has a core memory for life 🥹💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiMeriJaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiMeriJaan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiIndians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiIndians</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jaspritbumrah93</a> <a href="https://t.co/CcS1tdjYzB">pic.twitter.com/CcS1tdjYzB</a>
&mdash; Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan/status/1785588079782232498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
Jasprit Bumrah, renowned for his lethal bowling, stands out this IPL season as the leading wicket-taker with a remarkable tally of 14 wickets. His performance has been a key asset for Mumbai Indians, especially notable given his impressive economy rate of just 6.40 runs per over in a season where his team has otherwise faced challenges. Despite Mumbai Indians' struggles, with the team currently sitting ninth in the league after securing only three wins in ten matches, Bumrah's contributions continue to shine, reaffirming his status as a pivotal player for the five-time IPL champions.
As the T20 World Cup approaches next month, Bumrah is set to lead India's bowling attack, carrying his form and expertise onto the world stage. His consistent performance in the IPL serves as a solid foundation for the upcoming global tournament, where he will be a crucial figure for the Indian team.
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A perfect yorker, a caught behind and the Shashank Singh-shaped nail in the coffin, Bumrah came and answered Mumbai's call.

Jasprit Bumrah's analytical genius on display as pacer explains process behind bowling in IPL games

A perfect yorker, a caught behind and the Shashank Singh-shaped nail in the coffin, Bumrah came and answered Mumbai's call.

Jasprit Bumrah's bowling is a wondrous sight to witness. Nothing short of perfection was on display when he scalped three wickets enroute to Mumbai's close victory versus Punjab on Thursday.&nbsp; A perfect yorker, a caught behind and the Shashank Singh-shaped nail in the coffin, Bumrah came and answered Mumbai's call. His first two scalps came within the second over, two balls apart.&nbsp; The decimation and the traps laid out by the 30-year-old were rewarded with a Player of the Match and it was then that the rest of the cricketing world got a glimpse into the workings of Bumrah.&nbsp; He elaborated on how a bowler must adapt to circumstances, particularly in T20 and the IPL, 'Of course you want to make an impact when the ball does something. In this format the ball swings for two overs. When the opportunity persists, I am happy to contribute.'&nbsp; T20 cricket is quick, usually favouring hard-hitting batters over quality bowlers and Bumrah touched upon this very nerve, 'When I want to bowl more, I play Test cricket. That fulfills my desires. This format is a little difficult for bowlers, with time restrictions and impact player rules. With that rule, the batting lineup becomes deeper and deeper. The bowler becomes half a bowler when you get that extra option. But that's not in your control.'&nbsp; He continued, 'What you can do is, try to prepare to the best of your ability and back yourself in any situation because all of these things will then put you in a good space of mind and then you go out there and execute this with a smile on your face.'&nbsp; Arguably among the best in history, the Indian speedster also provides a helping hand to his Mumbai teammates during games whenever he can. But he is cautious, says that one doesn't want to deliver too many messages in the heat of the moment when a bowler is already under pressure to do his best.&nbsp;

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