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Bumrah Breaks Akhtar`s Record as India Faces Crucial Test Against Australia

The latest development in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has seen Jasprit Bumrah etch his name in cricket history by surpassing Shoaib Akhtar's record of 12 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Bumrah achieved his 13th five-wicket haul during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, taking his tally to 203 wickets from 44 Tests[4]. This milestone places Bumrah among the greatest bowlers in the game’s history, moving him past legends like Sri Lanka's Chaminda Vaas and Australia’s Mitchell Johnson.

In the ongoing fourth Test, India is facing a challenging situation. On Day 5, India was set a target of 340 runs to win, but captain Rohit Sharma's poor form continued, with him departing for nine runs in the second innings. This double failure has sparked intense criticism from fans, with `Happy Retirement` trending on social media[2][3]. Despite this, India will be looking to make an inspirational comeback against Australia, who have a significant lead of 333 runs.

The match at the MCG is expected to be an exciting finale, with all three results possible. India will need to be cautious with their batting, as the pitch is expected to get trickier as play progresses. The team will rely on players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant to pull off an against-the-odds chase in the fourth innings[1].

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