Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has said that “getting tired” Jasprit Bumrah will be the key for them in the upcoming four-game test series at home against India. When India last visited Australia in 2018-19, they became the first Asian team to win a test series in Australia. Bumrah was at the forefront of that success, taking 21 wickets with an average of 17. No other bowler scored more wickets than Bumrah in that test series.
“Bumrah is probably the standout. He is unique with his action,” Hazlewood said. Hindustan Times. “He keeps the pace really well throughout the day, and the whole series. It’s probably the key. He can take the wickets up front or with the old ball. I guess it’s about getting a lot of overs, trying to tire him out in the first couple of games. That will be the key. “
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In 2018-19, India’s rapids outpaced Australia’s, with Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami combining for 48 terrains with an average of 21.62. On the other hand, the Australian trio of Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins collected 40 wickets with an average of 30.9.
Sharma, India’s most experienced attacking sailor, has yet to join the team in Australia after sustaining an abdominal muscle tear during IPL 2020. Instead, he is training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore, and a BCCI watcher says “Looking good.” Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Navdeep Saini are the backup closures for India.
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India’s rapid had to leave the IPL after sustaining an abdominal muscle injury
“They beat us the last time they came in. That helped them a lot to win the series,” Hazlewood said. “They have most of the bases covered with their rapids. If Ishant Sharma gets here at some point, he will increase his strength. They are all a little different. For the last 10-15 years, Indian pacemakers have continued to improve. Our hitters will do so. they have to be alert to counteract that. “
Hazlewood also acknowledged that Virat Kohli’s absence will not hurt India “that much”, given the depth of his team. The captain of India will return home after the first test in Australia for the birth of his first child.
“Young players are coming in, players like Shubman Gill. He might have a chance,” Hazlewood said. Hardik Pandya had a great tournament [IPL] as a finalist in the T20 cricket. It is one we have our eyes on. Rohit Sharma: He’s a class hitter, kind of a sloppy dude.
“Then there are Pujara and Rahane. India’s top 30 cricketers are here. We will have to try to survive him. [Pujara], I suppose. He doesn’t mind waiting for the rapids to tire. He’s the old school test hitter … once you’re off that line and length, he’ll hurt you. It will be a challenge for us; I don’t think Virat’s absence in the last three tests will hurt them that much. “
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