Jasprit Bumrah – Headman and Master Whip Hand

Imagine having Jasprit Bumrah at your disposal as a Test captain. It means you're never out of any game. It means you can come back into a game at any point. It means you are always the trump card up your sleeve. It means if anything, you have the superpower to change the game whenever you please. The game is not over till you use your Bumrah card.

Travis Head was doing it again, delaying India's march towards celebrating a famous win. Bumrah brought Bumrah on to sort Head out. He'd already figured out how to dismiss him, plotted his demise, and decided the exact ball to execute his finishing move. On he came, from around the wicket, cramping the aggressive left-hander before trying to fish outside his off-stump. The first attempt didn't bring the outcome, so he changed tact slightly, going the bouncer way. The next delivery was just short of a length but wide enough to get South Australian to poke at it, and he was caught behind to end the home team's final resistance.

Bumrah's approach to the game is not just about his bowling skills. It's about his ability to stay engaged, bring a sense of calm, and inspire his team. He's a master of reading the game and making the right decisions. As captain, he can alter the direction the game is headed in with just one throw of the ball to Bumrah.

Bumrah's presence is a nightmare for opposition captains. Just when you think the team is in a good position, on comes Bumrah. Just when you think the team is about to break free, on comes Bumrah. He did it over and over again to bury Australia's hopes of escaping from one of the most humiliating defeats on home soil in recent memory.

Bumrah's ability to motivate his team is unmatched. He's a leader who can inspire his teammates, even when they're seemingly down and out. His presence is a game-changer, and his ability to change the game whenever he pleases is a superpower that no team can match.