India’s pace attack has suffered a blow ahead of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford. Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh are out due to injuries. This means Jasprit Bumrah will not get the rest he was supposed to have to manage his workload. Now he will lead the attack as India tries to level the series.
Bumrah’s inclusion is crucial for India and gives the top bowler a chance to chase two records held by Pakistan’s Wasim Akram.
If Bumrah plays in Manchester he can surpass Wasim Akram as the Asian with most Test wickets in England. Bumrah has 49 wickets in England. He needs 5 more to beat Akram’s 53 wickets from 14 matches in England in his 17 year career.
Most Test Wickets by Asian Bowlers in England
| Player | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Wasim Akram | 14 | 53 |
| Ishant Sharma | 15 | 51 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 11 | 49* |
| Mohammad Amir | 12 | 49 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 6 | 48 |
Jasprit Bumrah can also become the Asian bowler with most five wicket hauls in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). Now both Bumrah and Akram have 11 five wicket hauls each in these tough places. A 12th five-for in Manchester will give Bumrah this record.
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Most 5-Wicket Hauls by Asian Bowlers in SENA Countries
SENA = South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia
| Player | Matches | 5-Wicket Hauls |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 33 | 11* |
| Wasim Akram | 32 | 11 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | 23 | 10 |
Bumrah has been India’s best bowler in the series with five wicket hauls in the first Test at Leeds and the third Test at Lord’s. His record in England is the best by any Indian bowler.
The injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh have got him back in the game despite the planned rest. Although there’s no official confirmation yet, Bumrah will likely play in this big game starting July 23rd.
