BGT - Social media in awe of Jasprit Bumrah’s Test milestone at MCG

Jasprit Bumrah can do no wrong; as a matter of fact, he hasn’t done much wrong in his career thus far. On Sunday (Dec 29), day four of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the MCG, Bumrah broke Australia’s back with four wickets in the second innings, including picking three of just 11 balls in his second spell. Bumrah completed his 200 Test wickets – the quickest by an Indian and fourth overall regarding balls bowled (8484).

The ace Indian quick began proceedings with Sam Konstas’ wicket early in the innings, bowled him on eight before returning to wreak havoc in the first over of his second spell, picking two wickets of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh.

Having dismissed Head for a duck earlier in the first innings, Bumrah removed him again on just one, unlocking the milestone of picking 200 wickets in this format. Head’s wicket saw him accomplish this feat at the lowest average recorded for a bowler (19.56), creating history.

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Social media went berserk over Bumrah’s incredible feat, with fans and former cricketers going to a limit to call him perhaps the best pacer of all time.

Meanwhile, Bumrah wasn’t done with those two wickets, as he got rid of keeper-batter Alex Carey in his next over to complete a four-for thus far in the second innings. Australia lost four wickets in 21 balls post lunch, with Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj (picked up Steve Smith) sharing honours.

From 80 for two at one stage, Australia got reduced to 91 for six and at tea on day four, their scorecard read 135 for six, with Marnus Labuschagne and captain Pat Cummins at the crease.

Check out social media reactions to Bumrah’s incredible feat -

Best Bowling average after 200th Test wicket

Jasprit Bumrah - 19.56
Joel Garner - 20.34
Shaun Pollock - 20.39
Waqar Younis - 20.60 or 20.61

Bumrah, Best bowler in the world atm

Long after I am done with this game, I will remember Bumrah's opening bursts in this series and smile. Truly, it has been a master at work.

Yeah, Bumrah’s the best I’ve seen.

Australia's lead crossed 240 with four wickets remaining at the time of publishing this article.

(With inputs from agencies)