Sun Jan 05 19:04:53 UTC 2025: ## Australia Wins Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Books World Test Championship Spot; Bumrah Injured
**Sydney, Australia** – Australia reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and secured a spot in the 2025 World Test Championship final with a six-wicket victory over India in the fourth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The win ends a decade-long drought for the trophy.
Star Australian bowler Scott Boland was named Player of the Match, taking a phenomenal 10 wickets in the match (4/31 and 6/45). His six-wicket haul in India’s second innings contributed significantly to the Australian victory.
However, the match was overshadowed by an injury to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, who batted at number 10 in India’s first innings, missed Australia’s second innings due to a back injury. He was replaced in the field by Mohammed Siraj. While the exact nature and severity of the injury are yet to be confirmed, his absence was a significant blow to the Indian team. Despite this, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting praised Bumrah’s performance throughout the series, calling it possibly the best fast bowling he’s ever seen.
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