Australian All-Rounder Jokes About Facing Jasprit Bumrah’s Bowling Even at Home
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh recently shared a humorous story about an unexpected challenge he faced—not on the cricket field but in a game of backyard cricket. Speaking in a video for cricket.com.au during the 2025 Australian Cricket Awards, Marsh revealed that his four-year-old nephew, Ted, imitated Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action, reigniting his “nightmare” of facing the Indian pace spearhead.
“My little nephew Ted, he’s four years old. We played backyard cricket the other day, and he came in with Bumrah’s action. The nightmare continued,” Marsh recalled, laughing.
Bumrah’s Dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The reference to Bumrah as a nightmare comes after the Indian fast bowler’s outstanding performance in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite Australia securing a 3-1 series victory—their first win over India at home since 2014—Bumrah was a constant threat with the ball.
The Indian pacer finished as the highest wicket-taker in the series, taking 32 wickets in five matches at a staggering average of 13.06. His performance included three five-wicket hauls, with best figures of 6/76. Along the way, he broke several records, surpassing Bishan Singh Bedi’s record for the most wickets by an Indian in an away Test series and becoming the Indian bowler with the most Test fifers in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) conditions.
Marsh’s Struggles in the Series and Recent Form
While Bumrah thrived, Marsh endured a difficult series, managing just 73 runs in four matches at a disappointing average of 10.42, with a highest score of 47. His contribution with the ball was equally underwhelming, picking up just three wickets at an average of 46.33.
The struggles continued throughout 2024, as he managed only 293 runs in nine Tests at an average of 18.86, with just two fifties. Injuries further limited his bowling impact, restricting him to just five wickets in Tests for the year. His dip in form eventually saw him dropped for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, making way for Beau Webster.
Marsh Jokes About Fan Reactions to His Form
Known for his lighthearted nature and humor, Marsh didn’t shy away from joking about his form slump and how it impacted his relationship with Australian cricket fans.
“Prior to December, I felt a lot of love,” he said with a chuckle. “Post-December, it was a bit of a different story. But all jokes aside, over the past few years, I have felt a lot of love from the Australian fans.”
With Marsh aiming to regain form in the coming months, fans will be hoping that his “Bumrah nightmares” remain confined to backyard cricket and not the international stage.
