Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has achieved another remarkable milestone. During the second innings of the third Test against England, he broke Anil Kumble’s long-standing record. Bumrah has now become the Indian bowler with the most international wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), surpassing Kumble.
Bumrah’s Big Achievement
Before the start of England’s second innings, Bumrah had 221 wickets and was just one behind Kumble. He dismissed Chris Woakes and then Brydon Carse to reach this feat. Bumrah now has 223 international wickets in SENA countries, while Kumble had 222.
Most International Wickets by Indian Bowlers in SENA Countries:
- Jasprit Bumrah – 223 wickets
- Anil Kumble – 222 wickets
- Mohammed Shami – 218 wickets
- Javagal Srinath – 212 wickets
- Kapil Dev – 211 wickets
Another Record Broken
In the first innings, Bumrah picked up five wickets and helped bowl England out for 387 runs. During that spell, he also went past Kapil Dev to become the Indian with the most wickets in England.
Most Wickets by Indian Bowlers in England:
- Ishant Sharma – 51 wickets in 15 matches
- Jasprit Bumrah – 49 wickets in 11 matches
- Kapil Dev – 43 wickets in 13 matches
- Mohammed Shami – 42 wickets in 14 matches
- Anil Kumble – 36 wickets in 10 matches
Thanks to Bumrah’s brilliant bowling, India has managed to put pressure on England. It remains to be seen whether India can go on to win this Test match, but one thing is clear—Bumrah has firmly established himself as one of the finest bowlers in world cricket.