NEW DELHI: Social media erupted in excitement as Indian skipper Jasprit Bumrah delivered a fiery performance on the first day of the India-Australia opening Test in Perth.
After being bundled out for just 150 inside two sessions, India roared back into the contest, thanks to skipper Bumrah’s sensational spell of 4/17 in 10 overs.
Making amends for his contentious decision to bat first after winning the toss, Bumrah unleashed a mesmerising opening burst that left Australia reeling at 67 for 7 at the end of the day’s play.
Fans and cricket experts alike flooded platforms with praise, hailing Bumrah’s lethal pace, unplayable deliveries, and unwavering precision.
Memes, stats, and video clips of his spell went viral with former cricketers lauding his ability to lead from the front, combining strategic brilliance with bowling supremacy.
Bumrah’s standout show not only set the tone for the match but also reinforced his reputation as one of the most fearsome bowlers in modern cricket.
Here are some of the social media posts which reaffirms Bumrah’s legendary status: