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LEEDS: India ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has shattered Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s record to etch his name into history books here at Headingley.
Earlier, the former captain of Pakistan, Wasim Akram, had taken the most Test wickets by an Asian bowler in SENA countries — South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.
During his legendary career, Wasim Akram played 32 Test matches across these countries and achieved a remarkable total of 146 wickets.
Most Test wickets in SENA countries (by Asian bowlers)
Jasprit Bumrah – 147*
Wasim Akram – 146
Anil Kumble – 141
Ishant Sharma – 130
Muttiah Muralitharan – 125
Now, Jasprit Bumrah has shattered Akram’s record for the most wickets by an Asian bowler in Australia, South Africa, England and New Zealand, etching his name into the record books as the most successful bowler.
The right-arm pacer achieved the feat against England on day two of the first Test, dismissing both openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. The former was removed early in the innings for five while the latter’s crucial wicket was taken late in the day.
The wicket helped Bumrah climb the list with 147 wickets in just 32 matches, surpassing Wasim Akram’s tally of 146 wickets in the same number of matches.
England finished day two of the first Test match with 209-3, still trailing by 262 in reply to India’s first innings 471-run total. For, India Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for India, taking each of the three wickets.
It’s worth noting that the Indian team management has announced that Jasprit Bumrah will participate in just three matches of the Test series against England.
This strategic decision is aimed at carefully managing his workload, ensuring that he remains fit and minimises the risk of injury.
Before the start of the much-anticipated series against England, Bumrah stated the reason behind declining Indian team captaincy.
“I’ve spoken to the people who have managed my back. I’ve talked to the surgeon as well, who’s always spoken to me about how smart you have to be about the workloads, Bumrah told Dinesh Karthik during the interview on Sky Sports.
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