PM Albanese Applauds Jasprit Bumrah Ahead of Decisive Sydney Test

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah before the crucial fifth Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Australia leads the series 2-1, hoping to regain the trophy. Albanese commended Bumrah's performance, who has taken 30 wickets and reached 200 career wickets swiftly.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lauded Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah during a meet with the Indian and Australian cricket teams. This interaction took place ahead of the pivotal fifth Test in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy series.

Australia currently leads the series 2-1, with the decisive match in Sydney drawing significant attention as it will determine the trophy holder after more than a decade. Albanese shared his enthusiasm for the teams, stating how they have already gifted cricket fans 'an incredible summer.'

Albanese also highlighted the McGrath Foundation's initiative for the forthcoming test, which will witness spectators donning pink at the Sydney Cricket Ground. His remarks acknowledged Bumrah's impressive record in the series, with 30 wickets and a milestone achievement as the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 wickets. He humorously suggested that a law be passed requiring Bumrah to bowl with added challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)