Australia captain Pat Cummins praised Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional form ahead of the final Test. Cummins noted Bumrah's consistent ability to challenge batters in all formats. Australia, leading 2-1, aim to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Changes include Beau Webster's debut and Mitch Marsh's exclusion, while Mitchell Starc remains in the lineup despite an injury.
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