No introduction needed for being one of the best bowlers in our country right now. Jasprit Bumrah hit another milestone. Following a rocky Asia Cup, the unconventional fast bowler made a return to red-ball cricket against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, and it was an impressive performance. He was back in his rhythm, moving at a good pace and displaying exceptional accuracy. The yorker that had deserted him somewhat in recent months was back as he made the ball talk with the new ball and old ball alike.

Bumrah not only took 3 wickets in the first innings but also registered his name alongside Javagal Srinath as the joint-fastest Indian fast bowler to get to 50 Test wickets at home. Srinath held the record for decades, and it is somehow ironic that Bumrah, the pace leader of the Indian team, now shares the record with him. Incredibly, it took him only 292.5 overs, or 1,757 balls, to achieve this record.

What makes the feat even more remarkable is the story regarding his Test career in India. Bumrah usually saves his matches for abroad, and the team management suggests careful management of Bumrah's workload on spin-friendly home surfaces. This can sometimes bury his domestic red-ball record. But when he does show up, the stats are unreal. His bowling average actually goes down in India, which is rare for fast bowlers in these climates and conditions.

Indian pitches typically help seamers for about an hour, and the action then shifts to spin bowling. But Bumrah is effective in any conditions. Bumrah is skilled with the new ball, goes for stumps constantly, and later returns to use reverse swing as an extra weapon.

Hence, proving that Bumrah is a modern-day fast bowling asset for India.