The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 is coming soon, and everyone is excited. The first test match starts on November 22 in Perth. Last time, India made history by winning their second straight test series in Australia. But this time, it will be harder for India. Australia’s team is stronger, with players like Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Alex Carey in good form. India is coming into the series after losing at home to New Zealand.
Australian batsman Travis Head has named India’s biggest player for the series. Surprisingly, it is not Virat Kohli. Head has chosen fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as India’s biggest threat in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Travis Head Picks Jasprit Bumrah as India’s Biggest Player
In a talk with Fox Cricket, Travis Head praised Bumrah. He said Bumrah is almost “impossible” to face. He called Bumrah India’s X-factor and the player Australia must watch out for in any match. Head said that whenever India needs a key wicket, they call Bumrah. His ability to perform in important moments makes him the most dangerous player for Australia this summer.
Head said, “You try to feel like you’re one step ahead, but he’s always that next step. In any format, he’s amazing. He’s their X-factor, the guy they always turn to. And most times, he gets it done for them.”
Bumrah’s Big-Match Presence
Travis Head also talked about Bumrah’s ability to perform in big games. He said Bumrah is the player India relies on in important moments. “In big moments, you need big players, and he’s their biggest. As a batter, you have a tough job against him. He’s going to be a big challenge this summer,” Head added.
Bumrah has a great record in Australia. In his two previous test tours there, Bumrah took 32 wickets, with an average of 21.25. His best performance was in 2018 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where he got 6 wickets for just 33 runs, helping India win.
Bumrah’s Success Against Head
One more interesting fact is that Bumrah has dismissed Travis Head four times in international cricket. Head’s batting average against Bumrah is 28.5. This makes Bumrah a key player to watch in the upcoming series. Bumrah is also one of the best test bowlers, with a bowling average of 20.57 (for bowlers with at least 150 wickets).
Conclusion
As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 nears, Travis Head’s words show that Jasprit Bumrah will be the player Australia must focus on the most. Bumrah’s success in tough moments and his strong record in Australia make him a big threat. While Virat Kohli is always a top player, it’s Bumrah who may be India’s most important weapon this summer.
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