Australia wrapped up an exciting Test series against India with a six-wicket victory in Sydney, winning the series 3-1 on Sunday. Let’s look at five cool highlights from this thrilling series:
Big Crowds at the Stadiums!
People came out in huge numbers to watch the first-ever five-Test series between Australia and India. Thanks to perfect weather and the holiday season, attendance records were broken. For example, the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground had an amazing 373,691 fans, beating the old record of 350,534 set during a famous series against England in 1936-37!
Jasprit Bumrah Shines Bright!
Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah proved he is one of the best bowlers in the world. He took 32 wickets in the series, the highest for an Indian bowler in Australia. In the Boxing Day Test, he bowled for over 53 overs, more than any other match in his career. Unfortunately, he struggled with back pain in the final Test. Bumrah even captained the team in the last two Tests instead of Rohit Sharma.
Young Stars Show Promise!
Young players like Australia’s Sam Konstas, who is just 19, and India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy, 21, made their debut and impressed everyone. Konstas scored a quick 60 runs in his first innings, showing he could be a future star for Australia. Reddy also made a big impact, scoring a century in the fourth Test.
Change is Coming!
Both teams are looking for new talent as some older players may be playing their last series. Australian opener Usman Khawaja, 38, had a slow performance, and India’s captain Rohit Sharma, 37, was dropped from the last match after a series of poor performances. There is a chance this series could be the end of their careers. Veteran player Virat Kohli, 36, might also have played his last series in Australia, although he managed a great score of 100 in the first Test.
Steve Smith Joins the Legends!
Steve Smith, the Australian star batsman, is about to reach an impressive 10,000 Test runs on their upcoming tour to Sri Lanka. He almost reached the mark in Sydney but finished with 9,999 runs. At 35, Smith played well in the series with two centuries and shows no signs of retiring anytime soon. He could even become captain for the Sri Lanka tour if Pat Cummins takes time off for his child’s birth.
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