'Jasprit Bumrah is just the best in the world' - Sachin Tendulkar in awe of pacer

'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar lauded India’s pace bowling spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. While Jasprit Bumrah’s efforts weren’t enough to save India from a series defeat against Australia, Sachin Tendulkar described him as the "best in the world."

Bumrah was the leading wicket-taker from both teams in the recently concluded five-match Test series. The right-arm fast bowler took 32 wickets in five matches at an average of 13.06 and a strike rate of 28.38, including three five-wicket hauls. He was named "Player of the Match" for his bowling performances.

Jasprit Bumrah Is Just The Best In The World – Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar praised Australia for their remarkable comeback, winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy 3-1 after being 0-1 down. He congratulated them on the victory and highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performance.

"Commendable performance by Australia to come back from 0-1 down and win the series 3-1. Congratulations to them for winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Special mention to @Jaspritbumrah93. "Jas" is just the best in the world!" Sachin wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Commendable performance by Australia to come back from 0-1 down and win the series 3-1. Congratulations to them for winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Special mention to @Jaspritbumrah93.
“Jas” is just the best in the world!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/K2pSQZOkVQ

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 5, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah Breaks Bishan Singh Bedi's Record in Away Series

Jasprit Bumrah set a new benchmark for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in an away Test series, surpassing Bishan Singh Bedi's record of 31 wickets from the 1977-78 tour of Australia. Bumrah was unable to bowl on the final day of the fifth Test due to back spasms, where India suffered a six-wicket loss.

Australia chased down 162 runs to secure victory. The defeat eliminated India from contention for the World Test Championship final, which will be contested between Australia and South Africa in June.

Bumrah has played 45 Tests and taken 205 wickets, including 13 five-wicket hauls. He is expected to have a brief break before the upcoming series against England, ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Single-Handedly Ensured the Series Was Alive Till the Final Day - Wasim Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer and Harsha Bhogle expressed admiration for Bumrah's performance during the series. Jaffer said that every time he took his mark, Australian cricket fans held their breath until the ball was safely played. Bhogle described watching Bumrah bowl as a memorable experience in his media career.

"Every time Bumrah stood at the top of his mark this series Aus cricket fans held their breath and only released it after the ball was played out safely. Have rarely seen a cricketer dominate the Aussie psyche so much. Gave everything he had and single handedly ensured the series was alive till the final day! #AUSvIND," Wasim Jaffer tweeted.

Every time Bumrah stood at the top of his mark this series Aus cricket fans held their breath and only released it after the ball was played out safely. Have rarely seen a cricketer dominate the Aussie psyche so much. Gave everything he had and single handedly ensured the series… pic.twitter.com/qBfksbughr

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 5, 2025

"The highlight of the series for me, and it was a privilege to call, has been watching Jasprit Bumrah bowl. It will be one of the highlights of my media career," Harsha Bhogle wrote.

The highlight of the series for me, and it was a privilege to call, has been watching Jasprit Bumrah bowl. It will be one of the highlights of my media career.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2025

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