Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performance in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne was highlighted by a touching family moment. Despite India's loss, his nine-wicket haul and a photo of his son holding the match ball, shared by his wife Sanjana, went viral. Bumrah's achievement of 200 Test wickets solidified his status as one of India's finest bowlers.
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