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this Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Australia’s opener performed as expected Usman Khawaja. The 38-year-old has scored just 184 runs in 5 Test matches at a worrying average of 20.44. middle AustraliaThe Australian batsman recently revealed the toughest bowler he has faced in his career so far.
Usman Khawaja opens up about his bowling nightmare
The batsman from Australia Pakistanafter a historic victory Sydney Lifting the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again after 10 years, he talked about the situation in the second innings of the last Test match. talking ABC SportsThe 38-year-old Indian pacer revealed Jasprit Bumrah The toughest bowler he had ever faced.
“I’ve just been at the service. It’s a shame he (got injured) but thank God for us. It was an absolute nightmare to face him on the wicket today. When we didn’t see him there we just thought ‘OK’ Well, we have a chance here’. He’s the toughest bowler I’ve ever faced.” Khawaja said.
Bumrah, the stand-in Indian captain in the opener and final of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been a bone of contention for the Australian batsmen throughout the series. The 31-year-old pace maestro was the leading wicket-taker with 32 dismissals and was adjudged the top wicket-taker. Best Player of the Series. However, he was unable to bowl on day three of the final Test match in Sydney due to back spasms. This paved the way for Australia to beat India by six wickets in the Sydney Test and seal the series victory 3-1.
Bumrah’s injury can be directly attributed to the excessive workload the Indian pacer endured throughout the series. He bowled over 150 balls in 5 Test matches and was the only in-form pacer in the team. Notably, Bumrah bowled a total of 52 balls in the Melbourne Test and took 9 Australian wickets to save India from early humiliation.
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Khawaja discusses Sam Constellation’s role in the series
Another talking point throughout the series has been the youngster constas himself He was featured in the Australia squad ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and made a dream debut against India with a score of 60 in the first innings of the fourth Test. Not just for his batting skills, Konstas also made headlines for his heated exchanges with seasoned Indian campaigners like Bumrah. Virat Kohli. Khawaja, who has started alongside the 19-year-old in the last two Tests, has observed how Constas performs on the pitch.
“I’ve never seen someone so arrogant but so lovable at the same time. He’s a very lovable character. He has an air of arrogance but he has a smile on his face.” Khawaja commented on Constas.
Australia seals a berth with victory over India World Trade Center Finals Scheduled to be held in June South Africathey have qualified to win the coveted Test scepter Lord’s.
