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Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath on Wednesday reflected on the talisman India pacer Jasprit Bumrah's performance and said that without him the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy might have been "more one-sided" in Australia's favour.
Australia clinched an 184-run victory over India in the Melbourne Test and took a 2-1 lead in the series, also ending India's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's early next year.
Currently, Australia lead 2-1 over India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Despite ending on the losing side, Bumrah showed his charm with the ball yet again. In the first innings, when Australia had complete control of the game, he struck thrice in quick succession to pull India back into the mix. Even in the second innings, Bumrah lived up to his reputation and ended the match with figures of 9/156.
Bumrah is now the highest wicket-taker at the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with 30 scalps at an average of 12.83.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, McGrath called Bumrah a 'class and unique' player.
"Bumrah to me is class, there's no doubt about it. He's unique. He has an action you wouldn't teach a young guy, but he's found a way to adapt it, and he's just absolutely incredible," McGrath said.
"The way he powers in those last few steps, powers through the crease. You know, he's got a little bit of hyperextension, which I used to have as well, and, you know, he's coping with that. And he's just got incredible control both ways."
McGrath added that the India seamer's stats are unbelievable. The 54-year-old accepted that he is a 'massive fan' of Bumrah.
"I guess they're managing him. His stats are unbelievable. So, yeah, I'm a massive fan of Jasprit. I met him when he was younger, and what he's grown into is unbelievable. He's been a massive part of the Indian team and of the summer. Without him, you know, this series might be a little bit more one-sided, but, yeah, he's very special," he said.
Australia gave a target of 340 runs to India at the start of Day 5 of the Melbourne Test. The match seemed to be heading for a draw, but India lost seven wickets in a dramatic finish after tea as Australia clinched the deal.
Pat Cummins was named the 'Player of the Match' following a stupendous performance with both bat and ball.
India will take on Australia in the final match of the series at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3.
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