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Bumrah On The Verge Of Breaking Wasim Akram's Legendary Records In 4th Test Vs England

Soumyajit Dutta

Jasprit Bumrah and Wasim Akram [Source: @sachin_rt/X.com]Jasprit Bumrah and Wasim Akram [Source: @sachin_rt/X.com]

India's pace attack has suffered a significant blow ahead of the must-win fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, with fast bowlers Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh ruled out due to injury. This forces a change in plans for Jasprit Bumrah, who was slated for a rest to manage his workload but will now lead the attack as India seek to level the series.

Bumrah's inclusion, while essential for India's hopes, also presents a chance for the premier pacer to chase down two significant records held by Pakistan legend Wasim Akram.

Bumrah Poised to Break Wasim Akram's Records

Should Bumrah play in Manchester, he stands on the verge of surpassing Wasim Akram as the leading Asian wicket-taker in Tests on English soil. Bumrah currently has 49 wickets in England, needing just five more to eclipse Akram's tally of 53 wickets taken over 14 matches in England during his 17-year career.

Player
Matches
Wickets
Wasim Akram1453
Ishant Sharma1551
Jasprit Bumrah1149*
Mohammad Amir 1249
Muttiah Muralitharn648

(Most Test wickets by Asian bowlers in England)

Furthermore, Jasprit Bumrah has the opportunity to become the Asian bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia). Both Bumrah and Akram are currently tied at 11 five-wicket hauls each in these challenging conditions. A 12th five-for in Manchester would see Bumrah claim this record outright.

Player
Matches
5-Wicket Hauls
Jasprit Bumrah3311*
Wasim Akram3211
Muttiah Muralitharan2310

(Most 5-wicket hauls by Asians in SENA countries)

Will Jasprit Bumrah Play 4th Test vs England?

Bumrah has been India's standout bowler in the series so far, claiming five-wicket hauls in both the first Test at Leeds and the third Test at Lord's. His record against England in England is already the best by any Indian bowler. 

More importantly, the twin injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh have thrust him back into the fray despite the planned rest. hence, though there has been no official confirmation yet, there is a high possibility that Bumrah will feature in this high-stakes encounter starting July 23rd.