Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket (Source: AP Photos)
Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the finest bowler of the current generation. He has shown his class across formats over the years and has emerged as a genuine match-winner. The cricketer is now unleashing his might against the English batters at Lord's and produced a brilliant spell on the morning of Day 2 to cross the mark of 450 international wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah Crosses Special Landmark At Lord's
In the process, Jasprit Bumrah has put himself at the top of the legendary list. The Indian pacer now has the best average for the bowlers with a minimum of 450 wickets at the international level. He has picked his wickets at an average of just 20.50, and it is even better than Glenn McGrath's average of 21.76.
Allan Donald, the South African pacer, is third in the list at an average of 22.04. The fourth in the list is Richard Hadlee, the legendary Kiwi all-rounder who picked up his wickets at an average of 22.10. The tall West Indian Curtly Ambrose is just behind him at an average of 22.11.
Best Bowling Average Across Formats (minimum 450 wickets):
20.50 - Jasprit Bumrah (India)*
21.76 - Glenn McGrath (Australia)
22.04 - Allan Donald (South Africa)
22.10 - Richard Hadlee (New Zealand)
22.11 - Curtly Ambrose (West Indies)
It shows that Jasprit Bumrah is in the right direction to end up as one of the greatest bowlers in the game. Bumrah's average in Test cricket is even less than 20, while it is 23.55 in ODIs. The bowler is also known for his pinpoint yorkers and played a significant role in India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, boasting an exceptional average and economy in the shortest format of the game.
Thus, Jasprit Bumrah has all the pedigree to dominate world cricket in the upcoming years and might break plenty of bowling records till the time he finishes his career.
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