Australian batsman Steve Smith has heaped praise on Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, acknowledging his exceptional skills across all formats of the game. Smith, who has faced Bumrah in 109 Tests, 160 ODIs, and 67 T20Is, described him as “arguably the best fast bowler across all three formats.”
Bumrah’s versatility and ability to adapt to different conditions have impressed Smith. “He’s a fantastic bowler, whether I’m up against him with the new ball, a slightly older ball, or even the old one,” Smith said. “His skills with all types of deliveries are exceptional.”
The Indian team is set to embark on a challenging tour of Australia for a five-match Test series starting in November. The series kicks off with the first Test in Perth on November 22, followed by matches in Adelaide from December 6, Brisbane from December 14, the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne from December 26, and concluding in Sydney on January 3.
India’s historic back-to-back victories in the Border-Gavaskar Series in Australia during 2018-19 and 2020-21 highlighted their resilience and dominance in Test cricket. The 2018-19 series win, led by Virat Kohli, marked India’s first Test series triumph on Australian soil.
The 2020-21 series was even more impressive, as a young and injury-plagued Indian team, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, staged a remarkable comeback after being bowled out for just 36 in Adelaide. India clinched the series 2-1 with a thrilling victory at the Gabba, ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at that venue.
Now, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India aims for a hat-trick of Border-Gavaskar Trophy wins in Australia. The series promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the world’s top cricketing nations.
