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Former Australia captain and batsman Greg Chappell has heaped praise on India star Jasprit Bumrah following his man of the match performance in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

In a column for Sydney Morning Herald, Chappell wrote Australia have a lot of work to do ahead of the second Test in Adelaide starting December 6. He pinpointed the Australian top order as the key area of focus, after Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith contributed just 44 runs between them.

“The (Australian) top order is a major concern. To avoid forced changes, they must deliver in Adelaide,” wrote Chappell.

Jasprit Bumrah a champion performer, his action is clean – Greg Chappell

Jasprit Bumrah was simply outstanding in the opening match. The champion fast bowler took 5/30 and 3/42, creating sheer panic among Australian players and fans, so much so that Fox Cricket commentators Mark Waugh and Adam Gilchrist were nervous about the prospect of Bumrah getting an extra delivery due to a no ball on day four.

Fans have taken to social media in recent days questioning Bumrah’s action, claiming the hyperextension of his elbow makes his action illegal. Chappell wrote that Bumrah’s action is clean and should not be questioned.

“By the way, please stop this nonsense of questioning Bumrah’s action. It is unique, but it is unequivocally clean. It demeans a champion performer and the game to even bring it up,” he wrote.

Australia face a huge fight to bounce back in the series after being completely outplayed at Optus Stadium. It drew huge criticism from Australian fans and pundits alike, and top order players are under pressure. Chappell does not expect there to be major changes for Adelaide, but another poor performance will mean a different story.

“At this stage, I don’t expect the Australian selectors to panic. However, if the same team takes the field in Adelaide and falters under the lights … watch out!”, he wrote.