Bumrah adds new chapter to his legend after India collapse

No one quite knows what to do when Jasprit Bumrah stands at the top of his mark and starts that stuttering run of his. There should be no rhythm, no pace, and with that action, his body shouldn't hold up.

- Ashish Magotra

But the only thing the Australians, or any other opponents for that matter, have on their minds at that point is survival because they aren't quite sure what he'll make the ball do.

Very few bowlers have succeeded in instilling fear into the Aussies, and on a fiery Friday at Perth, Bumrah once again cemented his place among them. Over the years, his sorcery has scarred them - the accurate bouncers, the change of angles, the burst of pace, the sudden seam movement, the Shaun Marsh slower-ball dismissal in 2018. So, though India were bowled out for 150 on the first day of the Test-after Bumrah, the captain, decided to bat first in what led to another horrible collapse the Aussies weren't celebrating yet. They knew that Bumrah had not had his say.

Over the next few hours, at a venue Australia have used to intimidate the world, Bumrah gave terror a new name with a spell for the ages. As the day came to an end, the hosts were 67-7, with Bumrah grabbing 4 for 17 in 10 overs. More than the figures, it was the idea of Bumrah what he can do himself, and what he can inspire his pace colleagues to do- that stood out.