Tue Dec 31 01:13:23 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah Reaches 200 Test Wickets, Extends Lead in Australia Series

**Melbourne, Australia** – Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah cemented his status as a leading Test cricketer today, achieving a significant milestone during the fourth day of the Melbourne Test against Australia. Bumrah took a four-wicket haul, surpassing the 200-wicket mark in his Test career and becoming only the 12th Indian bowler to reach this landmark. His remarkable achievement is further highlighted by his career average of under 20, a feat unmatched by any other bowler in Test history with 200 or more dismissals.

Bumrah’s performance puts him ahead of several legendary bowlers, including West Indies greats Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Curtly Ambrose. While currently behind active players Kagiso Rabada and Pat Cummins in overall wickets, Bumrah’s exceptional average sets him apart. His 70 wickets in 13 Tests this year alone represent his best annual haul. In the ongoing Australia series, he boasts an impressive 29 wickets, as both teams vie for a place in next year’s ICC World Test Championship Final. His outstanding contribution was instrumental in India’s previous victory in Perth. The match continues.

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