Ricky Ponting revealed his discussion with Steve Smith about facing Jasprit Bumrah during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ponting noted that Bumrah's unique bowling style challenged Smith, who struggled to read his visual cues, leading to quick dismissals. Bumrah's exceptional performance, with 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, highlighted his dominance in the series.
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