Australian batter Travis Head has lauded Jasprit Bumrah as a formidable challenge for Australian batters, highlighting his unpredictable bowling style.

Jasprit Bumrah, the feared Indian pacer, hailed by Australian players for his unique bowling style and skill. Jasprit Bumrah has taken 32 wickets at an average of 21.25, including a match-winning 6/33 during the 2018 Boxing Day Test.

India take on the Pat Cummins-led side in the first of the five Tests at the Optus stadium in Perth on November 22.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has picked Jasprit Bumrah as India’s nemesis among key battles in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

Australia explosive batter Travis Head referred Jasprit Bumrah as India's X-factor in all the formats of the game. Since India’s regular skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to mis the first Test, Bumrah is expected to lead the team in the first Test in Perth.

Australia opener Usman Khawaja also shared his experience of facing Bumrah and how he managed to deceive him with his awkward action.