Indian star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah set a new Test record in Indian cricket with the ball, which broke the legendary pacer Kapil Dev’s 32-year-old record. 

After India were bowled out for 260 runs in reply to Australia’s first innings total of 445 runs in the Brisbane Test, Australia had a horrible start in their second innings, as they lost four wickets for only 28 runs in the first ten overs. 

Jasprit Bumrah took the first two wickets of Australia's second innings

While Jasprit Bumrah took the first two wickets by dismissing Usman Khawaja (8) and Marnus Labuschagne (1), Akash Deep was really impressive by picking up the other two wickets in his first two overs. Akash dismissed Nathan McSweeney (4) and Mitchell Marsh (2).

Talking about Bumrah, he bowled Khawaja and completed his 51st Test wicket in Australia. Later, Labuschagne’s caught-behind dismissal recorded his 52nd Test wicket in Australia.

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Bumrah surpassed Kapil Dev-Ishant Sharma's joint record

Legendary cricketer Kapil Dev was the first Indian to record 50 Test wickets in an overseas country. In 1992, he completed 50 Test wickets in Australia and ended his career with 51 Test wickets in Australia. 

Ishant Sharma was the other Indian bowler to take 50+ Test wickets in a foreign country. Till 2021, the tall right-arm pacer picked up 51 Test wickets in England.

With his 52 Test wickets in Australia, Bumrah set a new record for most wickets by an Indian bowler in an overseas country. Later, Bumrah took the wicket of the Aussie captain Pat Cummins (22) to take his tally in Australia to 53 Test wickets. Australia ultimately declared their innings at 89/7 as the hosts set a 275-run target for the visitors in the fourth innings.  

With his 9/94 in the Brisbane Test, Bumrah recorded the second-best Test match bowling figures by an Indian pacer in Australia. He also holds this record with 9/86 during the 2018 Melbourne Test. 

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Best match figues by Indian seamers in Australia
9/86 Jasprit Bumrah Melbourne 2018
9/94 Jasprit Bumrah Brisbane 2024
8/72 Jasprit Bumrah Perth 2024
8/109 Kapil Dev Adelaide 1985#AUSvIND #ทิชาตอนจบ pic.twitter.com/NGDRFWbVV0

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The fourth day of the Brisbane Test was thrilling and entertaining despite multiple rain interruptions. At the end of the day, India just managed to avoid the follow-on, which pushed the game toward a lame draw, except for any big surprises on the rain-forecast fifth day. 

In the reply to Australia’s first innings total of 445 runs, India started the fourth day at 51/4. The drama started from the first ball of the sunshine fourth day as the Aussie skipper Pat Cummins generated an edge from the opener KL Rahul’s bat, but Steven Smith dropped that simple catch at the slip. It hurt the hosts as Rahul played a memorable knock. 

KL Rahul scored 84; Josh Hazlewood can't bowl more in the Test

Although the Indian captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 10 runs after setting a 30-run partnership for the fifth wicket, Rahul got strong support from experienced Ravindra Jadeja, who is playing his first Test of the series. 

Also, Australia soon hit hard with massive injury news as Josh Hazlewood only managed to bowl one over of the day. While he went back to the dressing room early, it was later confirmed that he would miss the remainder of the Test match due to a right-sided calf strain. It has forced the hosts to carry on with one key bowler short. As a result, Mitchell Marsh delivered two overs, and Travis Head bowled one over. 

Rahul and Jadeja had a 67-run partnership for the sixth wicket. After completing his half-century in 85 balls, Rahul continued his incredible controlled innings. In the long first session, Rahul was ultimately dismissed after an incredible catch by Steven Smith at slip in Nathan Lyon’s over. 

Ravindra Jadeja scored 77 runs

After Rahul was dismissed with 84 off 139 balls (eight fours), Jadeja controlled the innings with the in-form lower-order batter Nitish Kumar Reddy. Once again, Nitish showed his presence of mind in the difficult game situation by supporting Jadeja with his patient batting. Before he was bowled by Cummins for 16 runs, which he scored after facing 61 balls, he had a valuable 53-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

Later, Mohammed Siraj lost his wicket for one run, while Jadeja fought hard. After completing his 50 runs off 82 balls, Jadeja scored 77 off 123 balls (six fours and one six) before he was caught out at deep square leg. When Jadeja went to the dressing room, India were struggling at 213/9, and they were still 33 runs short to avoid the follow-on. 

Bumrah and Akash Deep surprised with the bats

While the vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah held the wicket patiently, the no.11 batter Akash Deep stunned by his batting performance. The last batter hit a four at the crucial time, which ultimately became the last over of the day, and confirmed India’s avoidance of the follow-on. After rescuing the visitors, Akash Deep slammed a sixer to Cummins, and after the next ball, bad light stopped the game. Soon, the day was also called off. 

Watch: Kohli-Gambhir celebrate together after Akash Deep's heroic save

India scored 252/9 at the end of the day. While Bumrah scored 10 not out off 27 balls with one sixer, Akash Deep scored 27 not out off 31 balls with two fours and one six. They already set a 39-run partnership in 54 balls for the unbroken 10th wicket. 

Among the Australian bowlers, skipper Pat Cummins took four wickets (4/80), while Mitchell Starc bagged three wickets (3/83). Josh Hazlewood (1/22) and Nathan Lyon (1/54) have also taken one wicket each.

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah completed the Brisbane Test's first innings with a six-fer, which guided him to a new Test cricket milestone, and that too in overseas country. 

In the crucial Brisbane Test, India bowled out the hosts Australia for 445 runs. Struggling at 75/3, Steven Smith and Travis Head set up a massive 241-run partnership for the fourth wicket. While Head scored 152 runs, Smith scored 101 before getting out. Later, the wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey’s 70 runs helped the hosts to set a strong first-innings total.

In that first innings of the Brisbane Test, Bumrah dismissed both the openers Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9). Later, he dismissed both the centurions, Steven Smith (101) and Travis Head (152), and Mitchell Marsh (5). On the third day morning of the Test, Bumrah completed his six-fer after dismissing Mitchell Starc for 18 runs.

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Jasprit Bumrah completed 50 Test wickets in Australia

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah finished the first innings of the Brisbane Test with the bowling figures of 28-9-76-6. It was his second six-fer and third five-wicket haul in Australia. With his six-fer, Bumrah completed 50 Test wickets in Australia. After the Indian pacer Kapil Dev and Ishant Sharma, Bumrah became the third Indian bowler to complete 50 Test wickets in an overseas country. 

Kapil Dev recorded 51 Test wickets in 11 matches in Australia. He was the first Indian to complete 50 Test wickets in a foreign country. Later, Ishant Sharma recorded 51 Test wickets in 15 matches in England. 

Fastest Indian to complete 50 Test wickets in a foreign country

Moreover, Bumrah recorded the fastest 50 Test wickets by an Indian in an overseas country. While Bumrah took 19 Test innings, Kapil Dev achieved it in 21 Test innings and Ishant completed it in 23 Test innings.  

The 31-year-old Indian right-arm fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah once again produced his special bowling performance, especially when India were in trouble in the first innings of the Brisbane Test.

The second day of the Gabba Test, the third Test of the five-match Test series, started at Australia’s first innings total of 28/0. In the first half an hour, Australia lost both the openers as Bumrah took the wickets of Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9). Both the openers had no answers against the master fast bowler. 

Struggling at 75/3, Australia made a strong comeback, thanks to the 200+ partnership between the centurions Steven Smith and Travis Head. While Smith scored his 33rd Test century, Head slammed his ninth Test century, as both the batters were in complete control.

However, with the second new ball, Bumrah showed his class once again. After dismissing Smith for 101 runs, he took the wickets of Mitchell Marsh (5) and Head in the same over. While Head scored 152 runs, Smith and Head had an outstanding 241-run partnership for the crucial fourth wicket. 

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's bails swap trick brings Marnus Labuschagne's wicket quickly

Jasprit Bumrah recorded the second fifer in this Test series

While Australia scored 405/7 at the stumps on day two, Bumrah finished the day with bowling figures of 25-7-72-5. It was his second fifer in this Test series, which came after his Perth Test fifer as a captain. After the legendary cricketer Kapil Dev recorded multiple five-wicket hauls in two Australian tours (2 times in the 1980-81 series and 2 times in 1991-92), Bumrah became another Indian pacer to record multiple fifers in a Test series in Australia.

Bumrah recorded his third 4+ wickets haul in the Test series

On the other hand, after 5/30 and 4/61 in Australia’s first innings of the Perth Test and Adelaide Test, respectively, the latest fifer was Bumrah’s third four or more wickets haul in an innings in this Test series. After Kapil Dev recorded it three times in the 1991-92 season, Bumrah became the second Indian pacer to record three four+ wicket hauls in a Test series in Australia. 

Bumrah recorded his 12th Test fifer

Talking about Bumrah’s fifer in the first innings of the Gabba Test, it was his 12th Test fifer. Surpassing legendary Indian pacers Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma (both recorded 11 five-wicket hauls), Bumrah has now climbed to second place in the list of most Test fifers by an Indian pacer. Only Kapil Dev is ahead of Bumrah in this list with 23 Test fifers. 

Bumrah recorded his 10th Test fifer outside India

On the other hand, it was Bumrah’s 10th Test five-wicket haul outside India. After the legendary Indian pacer Kapil Dev (12 Test fifers outside India) and the leg-spinner Anil Kumble (10 Test fifers outside India), Bumrah became the third Indian bowler to record 10 or more Test fifers outside the home soil. 

Despite a good start, the visitors India are under pressure at the stumps on the second day of the Brisbane Test as Steven Smith and Travis Head’s centuries set the full control of the game for the hosts Australians.   

After the rain-interrupted opening day of the Gabba Test, which experienced only 80 balls, Australia started the second day at 28/0. 

India controlled the first session

In the first half an hour, both the Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and newcomer Nathan McSweeney were dismissed by the Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up the third wicket by dismissing Marnus Labuschagne, which came after the Aussie batter’s hilarious bails swap moment with Mohammed Siraj. At that moment, Australia scored 75/3. 

Steven Smith and Travis Head replied strongly

Hosts dominated in the second session, where Steven Smith and Travis Head added 130 runs in 27 overs without losing their wickets. After Head’s naturally aggressive batting, Smith came out from the pressure and set a great example with his familiar batting. 

After completing his half-century in 71 balls, Head scored his ninth Test century in 115 balls. It was his second century in this Test series, which came in consecutive innings. 

Meanwhile, Smith completed his first 50 runs in 128 balls and then completed his century in 185 balls. It was his first Test century after 24 innings. While it was his 33rd Test century, he surpassed legendary Steve Waugh to record the second most Test centuries by an Australian batter. While Smith recorded the joint most Test centuries against India with English legend Joe Root by recording his 10th Test hundred, he also set a new record for most international centuries against India with his 15th international century. 

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Jasprit Bumrah shined once again

However, Jasprit Bumrah once again put the visitors in the game by taking wickets with the second new ball. While Smith lost his wicket for 101 runs (12 fours) as he produced a thick edge to the slip, captain Rohit Sharma grabbed a superb catch to end the frustrating partnership. Before that wicket, Smith and Head had a partnership of 241 runs for the fourth wicket.

Soon, Bumrah dismissed Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head in a single over. While Marsh only managed to score five runs, Head lost his wicket only after scoring valuable 152 runs off 160 balls (18 fours). It was Head’s 140+ runs in back-to-back Test innings. 

Alex Carey and the skipper Pat Cummins had a 58-run partnership for the seventh wicket before Cummins was caught behind in Mohammed Siraj’s over after scoring 20 runs. 

Australia scored 400+ total after 16 Test innings

Australia ended the second day of the Gabba Test at 405/7. While Carey scored 45 not out off 47 balls with five fours and one six, Mitchell Starc was not out at seven runs. They have set up a 20-run partnership for the unbroken eighth wicket. It was Australia's first 400+ total after 16 Test innings, including 12 completed or declared innings.

Jasprit Bumrah completed his 12th Test five-wicket haul by ending the day with the bowling figures of 25-7-72-5. 

While the in-experienced Indian batting has been struggling, Australia have the headache of poor weather forecast for the next three days of the Test match. As the series is in the 1-1 level position, this third Test of the five-match Test series is very crucial for both teams, who can afford a draw but not a defeat.

Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout bowler for India in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Test Series (2024-25) and played a pivotal role in driving India to a famous win in Perth in the absence of Rohit Sharma. Lauded predominately for his leadership skills, Bumrah had a devastating impact with the ball as his figures of 5-30 in the first and 3-42 in the second innings left the Aussies reeling in Perth. 

But well into the second Test, Bumrah's struggle with fitness became all too evident when the star pacer pulled up during his 20th over owing to a cramp.  Eventually, Bumrah got back on his feet after receiving treatment and was able to carry on. But concerns over his fitness for the remainder of the series loomed. However, India bowling coach Morne Morkel quashed all those fears once and for all and stated that the speedster still has a lot of gas left in him to fire at full throttle.

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Bumrah surprises everyone by turning to spin

In the build-up to the third Test, a clip of Bumrah's bowling has gone viral where he could reportedly be seen bowling leg-breaks before switching to fast bowling. After having a few friendly warm-up deliveries of spin bowling, Bumrah upped his velocity and fired an immaculate thunderbolt to beat KL Rahul past the outside edge of his bat.

Jasprit Bumrah started off with a couple of leg-breaks alongside R Ashwin but he’s now running in hot & bowling at full tilt, being an absolute handful to KL Rahul & Yashasvi Jaiswal #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/3IRzE0QXbm

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 12, 2024

From the above clip, it is evident that Bumrah is at his fluent best and appears to be operating at a steady pace thus putting all the notions of fitness issues to rest. 

Fleming raises alarm bells and refutes Morkel's claims on Bumrah's fitness

Contrary to Morkel's belief, Australian cricketer turned commentator, Damien Fleming had a different opinion on this matter and raised questions on Bumrah's fitness. He believed that Bumrah was suffering from something far more sinister than a cramp and further revealed that his bowling in the second innings spilled a lot of secrets to his foes. 

“There’s no way that’s cramp. He was very ginger after the break in the first innings. He bowled again, not quite as slow second innings. I don’t even know why he bowled that over [in the second innings]. That actually gave some secrets away to everyone." 

There has been considerable attention on Bumrah's workload due to his previous injury history. With players such as Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana delivering inconsistent performances in the initial two matches, there are recommendations for India to bring Mohammed Shami to Australia for the remainder of the series to alleviate some of the pressure on Bumrah.

Australia batter Travis Head is all set to play against Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah with the pink ball. Speaking ahead of the Adelaide Test against India, the second match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Head said that he knew what was coming. The Australian middle-order Test batter has been giving a tough fight to India over the past year.

However, Head batted well in the second innings of the first Test in Perth but he couldn't save the match for Australia. He scored 89 runs off just 101 balls before Bumrah brought himself back in the attack in the 39th over and dismissed him as well.

"I think I'm lucky that I faced him a few times" - Travis Head on Jasprit Bumrah

But, Head was confident about playing Jasprit Bumrah in the pink ball Test match and he also said that he knew what was coming his way.

"I am best when I just look for the cues when I'm, like, just preparing to watch the ball hard and staying fresh mentally. And I think I'm lucky that I faced him a few times. He comes across me a fair bit now, so it's going back to recent times and times you have played him and we've done it enough. Now we've been very fortunate to play him a lot. So, I know what's coming. It's just making sure that I'm prepared and fresh to play well," Travis Head said ahead of the Adelaide Test match.

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"It’s nice to play against someone as challenging as him" - Travis Head on Jasprit Bumrah

"Jasprit will go down as probably one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game. It’s nice to play against someone as challenging as him," Head said. "It’ll be great to tell my grandkids that I faced him. Hopefully, I’ll face him a few more times, but he’s definitely been a tough competitor."  

The batter was also asked about the body language of the Australian team, which did not look good on Day 3 and 4 of the Perth Test match after they were bundled out for only 104 runs in the 1st innings as well. Head also said that there was no need to give focus too much into things and that they were working on the changes before the 2nd Test as well.

"It's probably the closer losses that hit you by a bit of surprise that it takes a few days, but with the way that our Test played out, like we're pretty much outplayed. So, pretty easy to realise what we did wrong. Now we get three or four days to work on them and make sure. And it's not really massive changes, but hopefully with a bit of energy and knowing what's on the line, we can crack on and play well," Head concluded. 

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has returned to the no. 1 position in the Test bowling rankings, while the Indian opener Yashsavi Jaiswal has moved to his career-best ranking in the Test batting rankings. Also, the former Indian captain Virat Kohli has returned to the top 15 places of the Test batting rankings.

India strongly started the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia by winning the five-match Test series opener by 295 runs at Perth Stadium. 

The 30-year-old Indian right-arm fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian team in the Perth Test due to the absence of the regular captain Rohit Sharma, who was on parental leave during the Test series opener. Stand-in captain Bumrah inspired the Indian team to make a strong comeback in the game after ending the first innings with only 150 runs.

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Jasprit Bumrah returns to no.1 Test bowling ranking

Bumrah’s dominant fifer resulted in the Australian batting collapse at 104 runs. Since then, the hosts didn’t get any chance to make at least a little comeback. After picking up five wickets in Australia’s first innings, captain Bumrah took three more wickets in the fourth innings, including dismissing the set batter Travis Head for 89 runs, where the Indian captain outsmarted Head with his perfectly calculated setup. 

While Bumrah won the Player of the Match award in that Perth Test, he climbed to the no. 1 place of the ICC Test bowling rankings after earning his career-best rating points of 883. In the meantime, Mohammed Siraj improved three places in the same rankings, as he is standing at the no. 25 place. 

Jaiswal and Kohli significantly climbed in Test batting rankings

On the other hand, Jaiswal and Kohli shined with their bats during India’s second innings of the Perth Test. While Jaiswal scored 161 runs after securing 200+ runs in an opening partnership with KL Rahul, Kohli finally found his Test form by scoring 100 not out. While Jaiswal reached second place in the ICC Test batting rankings for the first time, Kohli jumped nine spots to settle his latest Test batting rankings in 13th position. 

Meanwhile, the Aussie star Head climbed to 10th place in the ICC Test batting rankings.

Despite not playing the Test series opener, Indian cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are holding the no. 1 and no. 2 positions, respectively, in the ICC Test all-rounder rankings.

India's first innings at the Optus Stadium began with a turbulent start, as the Australian pacers exploited the lively surface to full effect. Under overcast conditions, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc were relentless, delivering fiery spells that left India reeling at 59/5 within the first session. Without the services of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, the visitors faced an uphill battle against the aggressive Australian attack. Wickets tumbled in quick succession, with Cummins accounting for KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara, while Starc dismissed debutant Nishant Sindhu for a duck. As the Indian lineup faltered, a spirited partnership was desperately needed to stabilize the innings.

Rishabh Pant rose to the occasion, showcasing his trademark counter-attacking style, and found a reliable ally in Nitish Kumar Reddy. Together, they forged a crucial 48-run stand that momentarily stemmed the flow of wickets. Pant’s quick 37, laced with audacious strokes, and Reddy’s composed 41 offered a glimmer of hope before Cummins struck again to break the partnership. The tail offered little resistance, as India’s innings folded for a modest 150 in just under 50 overs. While the score appeared underwhelming, the stage was set for the Indian bowlers to script an extraordinary comeback later in the day.

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Breakdown of Jasprit Bumrah in 1st Innings agaisnt Australia 

Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance with the ball set the tone for India's emphatic victory over Australia in Perth during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. Leading from the front as the skipper, Bumrah showcased why he is considered one of the most fearsome fast bowlers in world cricket. His spell of 5/30 in the first innings dismantled the Australian batting order and put India in the driver’s seat early on. His ability to extract movement off the seam and his precision with the inswinger, which was his most productive delivery at 60% dot-ball effectiveness, left the Australian batters clueless.

The control Bumrah exhibited was a hallmark of his spell, as he maintained a miserly boundary percentage of just 3.53% across his 19.4 overs. He bowled an incredible 13 maiden overs, continuously applying pressure on the Australian lineup. Bumrah targeted the stumps with precision, delivering 15 balls straight towards the wickets, achieving a 60% dot-ball rate in that area. On the off-side, his dominance was unmatched, with 258 balls bowled at a staggering 82.8% dot-ball rate, while his leg-side deliveries maintained a tidy 78.8% dot-ball percentage. This level of discipline ensured the Australians found no escape route to release pressure.

Bumrah’s spell featured wickets of key players across the Australian batting lineup. He removed the ever-reliable Marnus Labuschagne for just 2 runs and sent Steve Smith packing without scoring. The dangerous Mitchell Starc was the highest run-getter against Bumrah, managing 26 runs, but even he eventually fell victim to Bumrah’s unrelenting accuracy. Contributions from Alex Carey (21) and Travis Head (11) could not stem the flow of wickets, as Bumrah kept striking at regular intervals, leaving Australia reeling.

The skipper's performance not only highlighted his ability to take crucial wickets but also showcased his leadership under pressure. After India had been bowled out for 150 in their first innings, Bumrah knew that the only way to keep the team in the game was through a fiery display of bowling. His efforts in breaking Australia’s resistance helped India gain a critical first-innings lead of 46 runs, which ultimately shifted the momentum firmly in their favor.

This spell will be remembered as a defining moment of Bumrah’s captaincy tenure. It was a masterclass in strategic, attacking bowling that gave India the upper hand in the match. Bumrah’s 5/30 not only cemented his status as one of the finest bowlers in the world but also ensured India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. His remarkable ability to deliver under pressure proved pivotal in scripting one of India’s most dominant Test wins on Australian soil.

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Jaspirt Bumrah-led Indian side handed Australia their second-biggest Test defeat in terms of margin at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The 295-run defeat also marked the end of Australia's unbeaten run at that venue. 

The spirited performance from the visitors has sent shockwaves which as a result, has attracted sharp criticism from fans and leading cricketing experts from the country.  However, many are of the opinion that there are signs of a growing amount of discontent within the Australian players in the dressing room. 

A divide between the Australian batters and bowlers

The signs of a potential rift first came to light when Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood was asked about his side's approach in the first Test. He shockingly attributed the team's downfall to the batters who severely underperformed in the first innings. 

Many cricketing legends such as Adam Gilchrist were not amused with Josh's statement and indicated that a divide between the batters and the bowlers in the dressing room can really be detrimental to the team's success for the remainder of the series. 

Pat Cummins puts these theories to rest

Amidst deteriorating ties in the dressing room, the Aussie skipper Pat Cummins brushed all the claims of a possible rift aside stating that the unit is together and that the players “look after each other.”

In an interview with ABC Sports, Cummins reiterated that despite the horrendous defeat in the first Test, his side remains the top-ranked team in world cricket and vows to make a strong comeback in the second Test.

“We look after each other. There’s plenty of games where the batters drag us out of sticky situations and likewise, we do the opposite. So yeah, it’s such a great bunch. We get on really well. We challenge each other. We will stick firm; I think we are still the no.1 ranked side in the world, so this week doesn’t change that.”

India's dominant win at Perth has set the wheels in motion for the tourists. But they must brace themselves to face the hosts in the upcoming day/night Test at Adelaide starting on December 6. Australia are yet to be beaten in a D/N Test and India will have to be at the top of their mark once again to negate the impending threat. 

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