Jasprit Bumrah bowls a yorker at critics after becoming the No.1 ranked Test bowler

Jasprit Bumrah, the leading pacer for India, reached a historic milestone in the ICC Test bowling rankings and shared a mysterious message on Instagram.

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one showed a lonely person receiving "support," while another showed a crowded stadium receiving "congratulations."

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This post is aimed at those who had doubted him during his injury layoff in 2022 and 2023, which saw him miss significant tournaments like the T20 World Cup and IPL 2023.

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This achievement surpassed stalwarts like Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, and his teammate Ravichandran Ashwin, marking a significant milestone in his career.

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This marks Bumrah's first-ever stint at the top spot in the rankings.

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Bumrah's stellar performances include figures of 6/61 against South Africa in Cape Town early in the year and an equally impressive spell of 6/45 in his most recent outing against England.

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