X Erupts as BOOM BOOM Bumrah Becomes Fastest Indian to Reach 200 Wickets, on Fire in Australia!

Jasprit Bumrah: Indian cricket superstar Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 Test wickets. This iconic moment unfolded during the fourth Test of the IND vs AUS series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when Bumrah dismissed Australia’s Travis Head on Day 4.

Cementing His Legacy as the Greatest

Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible feat of reaching 200 Test wickets in just 44 matches places him among the all-time greats. Sharing this milestone with Ravindra Jadeja as the second-fastest Indian to achieve the landmark, Bumrah continues to shine on the global stage.

What sets him apart is his astonishing bowling average of 19.5, which surpasses legends like Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Curtly Ambrose. Remarkably, he is the first bowler in Test history to reach 200 wickets while maintaining an average under 20—a testament to his skill, precision, and consistency.

BCCI Celebrates Jasprit Bumrah's Milestone

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honored Jasprit Bumrah on X with a heartfelt post celebrating his achievement. They shared a stunning image of Bumrah, captioning it: “We only believe in Jassi bhai. 200 Test Wickets for Boom Boom Bumrah. He brings up this milestone with the big wicket of Travis Head.”

We only believe in Jassi bhai 😎

200 Test Wickets for Boom Boom Bumrah 🔥🔥

He brings up this milestone with the big wicket of Travis Head.#TeamIndia #AUSvIND @Jaspritbumrah93 pic.twitter.com/QiiyaCi7BX

— BCCI (@BCCI) December 29, 2024

This acknowledgment from BCCI reflects the pride the Indian cricket fraternity feels for Bumrah’s extraordinary contribution to the game.

Fans Shower Love on “Boom Boom Bumrah”

Fans around the world erupted in celebration as Bumrah reached this incredible milestone. Social media platforms buzzed with admiration and excitement, with fans hailing him as one of the greatest pacers of all time. His brilliant form and unwavering consistency have made him a fan favorite and a true match-winner for India.

Petition to build the statue of Sir Jasprit Bumrah outside the Wankhade Stadium ASAP 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/5yoNOJMCMB

— Un-Lucky  (@Luckyytweets) December 29, 2024

"I don’t hold grudges, I just return the favor with interest"
- Jasprit Bumrah pic.twitter.com/BB4lj5CRLq

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 29, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah ke wicket lete hi
Virat Kohli ... Jassu di balle balle pic.twitter.com/294itfhx1I

— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) December 29, 2024

Story of this Border Gavaskar Trophy. Jasprit Bumrah is everywhere. pic.twitter.com/ORhD3gHNIT

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) December 29, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah on Fire in the IND vs AUS Series

Bumrah’s performance in the IND vs AUS series has been nothing short of phenomenal. In just 4 matches, he has taken an extraordinary 29 wickets at an unbelievable average of 12.28 and a strike rate of 26.6. His fiery bowling also includes two five-wicket hauls, cementing his position as the highest wicket-taker of the series.

This stellar performance has reinforced Jasprit Bumrah’s reputation as one of the finest bowlers in the world, proving why he remains an unstoppable force in international cricket.