Former Indian pacer says Jasprit Bumrah is better than Wasim Akram

Former India pacer Varun Aaron has ignited a passionate debate in the cricketing world by stating that Jasprit Bumrah is superior to the legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram.

Aaron made the remark after Bumrah’s sensational five-wicket haul against England in the Headingley Test, where the Indian speedster once again proved why he’s considered among the modern greats.

Bumrah finished with 5 for 83 in the first innings, dismissing Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, and Josh Tongue.

“Calling him a genius would be an understatement,” Varun Aaron said in a recent interview.

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“He has now gone past Wasim Akram in terms of wickets taken in SENA countries. That says it all for me.

“Wasim was arguably the best fast bowler to walk the face of the earth, and Bumrah is pretty much the same, if not better.”

Aaron also pointed out that Bumrah reached the milestone in far fewer innings, further underlining his phenomenal consistency and impact in challenging conditions.

With his latest effort, Bumrah became the Asian bowler with the most Test wickets in SENA countries, South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia, overtaking Wasim Akram’s long-standing tally.

Most Test wickets by Asian bowlers in SENA:

Jasprit Bumrah – 150*

Wasim Akram – 146

Anil Kumble – 141

Ishant Sharma – 130

Muttiah Muralitharan – 125

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