Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have been remarkable, with 32 wickets and over 150 overs bowled. Despite his heavy workload and occasional injury concern, Bumrah's dominance in the series is evident through his consistent and impactful wicket-taking ability. At the Sydney Cricket Ground, tension gripped the Indian camp as Bumrah left the field with India’s team doctor during the second session, as reported by TimesofIndia.com.
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