Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has highlighted the immense value of Jasprit Bumrah experience in Australian conditions, ahead of India’s upcoming T20I series Down Under. The pacer’s familiarity with the pitches, weather, and game scenarios in Australia is expected to play a crucial role in India’s campaign.
Speaking to the media, Yadav said, “I think the way he has played his cricket for the last so many years, he has kept himself right on the top, and he knows how to prepare for a good series.” The Indian skipper emphasised that Bumrah’s experience is a key asset for the team, especially in conditions that are vastly different from those in India.
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Bumrah, 31, is widely regarded as India’s pace spearhead across formats, and his record in Australia underlines his success. In T20 Internationals, he has played six matches, claiming eight wickets, while in One-Day Internationals, he has taken six wickets in four games. However, it is in Test cricket where he has truly excelled in Australia. Across 12 Tests, Bumrah has scalped 64 wickets, including four five-wicket hauls, showcasing his ability to adapt and dominate on fast and bouncy tracks.
“He knows how to come and play cricket here. He has been here; he has visited this country the most of all the guys. So all of them have spoken to him. He is very open and very helpful in that,” Yadav added, underlining the pacer’s role not just as a performer but also as a guide for younger players in the squad.
Bumrah’s overall tally in Australia across formats is impressive. He has played 22 matches, picking up 78 wickets. In T20Is against Australia specifically, he has featured in 14 matches, claiming 17 wickets. Such experience is invaluable, especially in a series that demands adaptability and tactical awareness.
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For this tour, Bumrah will feature only in the five-match T20I series, as part of India’s workload management strategy. He was rested for the three-match ODI series, ensuring that he remains fresh and fit for the high-intensity T20 encounters. During his last Test tour of Australia, Bumrah was in sensational form, taking 31 wickets in just six matches, finishing as the top wicket-taker for India with an average of 13.06, a testament to his skill and consistency.
“Yeah, definitely when he takes the ground, starts from tomorrow, it will be a good thing; it’s good to have him in the squad when we play in Australia,” Yadav remarked, expressing confidence in Bumrah’s ability to lead India’s pace attack and mentor other bowlers.
India’s T20I squad for the tour is a blend of youth and experience, with Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Shubman Gill as vice-captain. The squad includes Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, and Washington Sundar. With a mix of established performers and emerging talent, India will look to make a strong impression in Australia.
Bumrah’s presence in the squad not only strengthens the bowling attack but also provides guidance to younger players adapting to foreign conditions. His experience, skill, and calm temperament make him a key figure for India’s ambitions in Australia, a country known for challenging playing conditions.
As India prepares to take on Australia in the T20I series, all eyes will be on Bumrah to deliver match-winning performances and set the tone for the rest of the squad. His knowledge of Australian pitches, coupled with his disciplined bowling, could prove decisive in a tightly contested series.