During the Test series, Bumrah showcased his talent by taking an impressive 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev's record to become the highest wicket-taker in Tests played in Australia. This achievement has sparked comparisons with Kapil Dev, although Dev himself has cautioned against such comparisons, emphasizing that players from different eras cannot be directly compared.
Bumrah's performance stood out significantly, especially when contrasted with some of his Indian teammates. For instance, Virat Kohli managed to score 190 runs throughout the five-match series, averaging 23.75, with most of his runs coming from a single century in Perth. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, had a disappointing outing, accumulating just 31 runs across three Tests, averaging a mere 6.20, which was even lower than some of the bowlers, including Bumrah himself.
Bumrah's achievements have not gone unnoticed, and his recognition as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024 serves as a testament to his exceptional contributions and impact on the series.
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