Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the record books, becoming India's highest Test wicket-taker in Australia during the Brisbane Test. Surpassing Kapil Dev's 51 wickets, Bumrah reached 52, further solidifying his status as India's leading pacer in SENA countries with 133 wickets, trailing only Anil Kumble's 141.
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