Bumrah bowls most expensive spell of Test career at MCG
The Statesman Delhi|December 28, 2024
In a rare bad day at work, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered the most expensive over of his Test career during the second day of the fourth Test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.
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During the match, Bumrah, known for his pin-point yorkers and troubling line and lengths, was dominated like never seen before by Aussie batters. It all started with the debutant 19-year-old Sam Konstas playing some audacious shots, including a reverse ramp against Bumrah. Perhaps it was the surprise element that led to Bumrah conceding sixes against Konstas, for the first time ever after over 4,400 balls and since 2021.

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