Australia clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 3-1 series victory over India, highlighted by Scott Boland's exceptional bowling. Despite Bumrah's strong performance earlier in the series, injury limited his impact. The debut of young talents, the underperformance of key veterans, and Steve Smith's remarkable form were significant takeaways from the series.
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