Overview:
In the first Test between India and England, Jaspreet Bumrah will be eyeing everyone. Bumrah has taken 145 wickets in SENA countries and is just 2 wickets away from Wasim Akram’s record of 146 wickets. If he takes 5 wickets, he will become the first Asian bowler to take 150 wickets.
Delhi: In the first Test match between India and England, when Jasprit Bumrah will land on the Leeds ground, he will be expected to bowl once again. Bumrah has always proved to be dangerous on England’s fast pitches and this time he can become a challenge for English batsmen.
If Bumrah succeeds in taking 5 wickets in this Test, then he will make a big record. This record is of the most wicket -taking Asian bowler in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia).
Wasim Akram’s record on Bumrah’s target
At this time Bumrah has 145 wickets in SENA countries. Only one wicket ahead of him is Wasim Akram, former Pakistan fast bowler, who has 146 wickets. That is, as soon as Bumrah takes 2 wickets, he will leave Akram behind. If he takes 5 wickets, then SENA will become the first Asian bowlers to take 150 wickets in countries.
Bumrah’s performance in SENA countries
| Country | Innings | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 23 | 64 |
| South Africa | 15 | 38 |
| England | 15 | 37 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 6 |
Overall, Bumrah has taken 145 wickets in 68 innings in SENA countries. At the same time, Wasim Akram took 146 wickets in 55 innings. That is, the achievement Akram achieved in a career of about 18 years, Bumrah is very close to touching it in just 7 years.
Bumrah a big threat to England
Bumrah’s recent form has also been excellent. He won the “Player of the Series” with 32 wickets in 5 Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. They are likely to get additional swing and bounce on Leeds pitch. Now the thing to see will be that the England batsmen adopt what strategy in front of him.
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