Tue Dec 03 01:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah Bowled Over: Former England Pacer Calls Indian Captain “Best in the World”
**Perth, Australia –** Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional performance in India’s historic win over Australia in the first Test match in Perth has earned him high praise, with former England fast bowler, Steven Finn, declaring him the best player in the world.
Bumrah, leading India in the absence of Rohit Sharma, spearheaded the team’s victory with a match-winning eight-wicket haul. His bowling performance left Finn in awe. “Jaishwal’s 161 was brilliant, but Bumrah completely stole the show,” Finn stated. “Honestly, he’s the best in the world. I don’t know anyone who could get him out. I’m thankful I never had to face him!”
Finn also expressed surprise at India’s dominant performance, highlighting the rarity of an away win for any team in Perth. “Winning in Perth is notoriously difficult for visiting teams,” he said. “India’s ease of victory was shocking. Australia rarely loses at home, and this truly showcases India’s power.”
India secured a resounding 295-run victory in the first Test, largely due to Bumrah’s exceptional bowling and Jaishwal’s impressive century. Bumrah’s eight wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings, earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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