From Masterclass by Jasprit Bumrah to Conundrum of KL Rahul: Five Takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar Series Campaign

Jasprit Bumrah delivered outstanding performances throughout the series, claiming a record-breaking 32 wickets at an impressive average of 13.06. His exceptional skill and determination single-handedly kept India in the game on numerous occasions, leaving spectators in awe of his bowling prowess. However, Bumrah's exceptional run was hindered by back spasms in Sydney, highlighting the importance of prioritizing his health and ensuring his longevity in all formats of the game for Team India.

Bumrah best in world, but workload potentially unsustainable India must use pace resources better

Although the team missed Mohammed Shami, the consistent choice to use three front-line seamers also bit India as they looked one pacer short on many occasions. Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana impressed at different times, but India did miss a trick by not trusting two at the same time. There were also some questions regarding why Mukesh Kumar was sent home from the squad after similar bowler Scott Boland’s terrific performances.

The future for Rohit and Virat

It was an unhappy tour for India’s two stalwarts of this generation. The pair combined for a meagre 221 runs in 14 innings, Virat Kohli’s century in Perth the only score of significance. Rohit Sharma was ultimately not involved in the final Test, and while he has pushed away talks of this being permanent, Indian fans do wonder what their status will be when Indian Test cricket returns.

KL-Jaiswal India’s long-term openers?

KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal both impressed opening the batting in different ways, especially given how consistently difficult conditions proved to be in Australia. Both had quieter knocks, but also provided an indication of why their combination might be exactly what India needs at the top. Especially in overseas conditions, this could be India’s look at the top for the coming future.

Inauspicious start for Gautam Gambhir Test stint

Gautam Gambhir’s torrid time in charge of the Test unit continued. After beating Bangladesh, Gambhir has overseen India losing six of their next eight Test matches, winning only one. With questions having already existed given his pedigree only being in T20s, this is sure to put more pressure on his shoulders. Do India persist with him or look elsewhere before the next WTC cycle?

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