Australian batter Travis Head has hailed Jasprit Bumrah as India's X-factor and one of the most challenging bowlers to face across all formats. With Rohit Sharma yet to arrive in Perth for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener,

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.

Jasprit Bumrah has had a taste of Test captaincy when he led the Indian team in the absence of Rohit Sharma for one game. With Rohit out of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar series, Bumrah will lead the team yet again in Perth.

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.