Jasprit Bumrah destroyed Australia in the first Test in Perth, ripping out 8-72 and virtually deciding the game in a single spell on the first evening.

Among his proudest moments in that spell was knocking over Steve Smith lbw first ball with a classic nip-backer. Before the series, Smith spoke about why Bumrah had become arguably the world’s toughest bowler to face.

Jasprit Bumrah’s unique bowling action has confounded many international batters.Credit: Getty........

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