With an awkward action, Jasprit Bumrah never fails to deceive the best of batsmen. Within no time, he has become the captain's first-choice opening and death bowler across all the three formats. Representing Gujarat in the domestic cricket, Bumrah bowls for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It won't be unfair to credit Sri Lanka's veteran speedster Lasith Malinga for Bumrah's success in international cricket. Having played together for Mumbai in the IPL, Bumrah has learnt a lot from the million-dollar arm-pacer, who has an equally odd bowling action. He first played for India in an ODI match on January 23, 2016, at Sydney. His T20I debut too came soon after as he took the field against the same opponents at Adelaide on January 26, 2016. The Ahmedabad-born fast bowler had to wait for two years before debuting in the longest format of cricket. Bumrah's Test debut came in January 2018 at Cape Town.
Mohammed Siraj's workload has often been in the shadow despite the pacer having bowled only a few overs less than Jasprit Bumrah. Siraj has opened up on his workload ahead of the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford, Manchester.
India and England will lock horns in the fourth Test of the five-match series from July 23 at Old Trafford in Manchester. With so many injuries in the visiting squad, there is interest in India's playing XI, two days ahead of the Test. Meanwhile, Siraj has confirmed one fast bowler's place in XI.
The fourth Test between India and England is set to be played from July 23. Jasprit Bumrah seems set to play, even as he is on the cusp of creating history for India at Old Trafford in Manchester. Moreover, series is on the line for India and they would need their best bowler to strike.
Indian bowlers have been highly effective in SENA nations, with fast bowlers being the ones who have done some big damage. Here is a list of five Indian bowlers who have taken the most wickets in SENA countries.
Mohammed Siraj has borne a lot of workload in the fast bowling department and has often taken the baton from Jasprit Bumrah in his absence. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has highlighted that Siraj has been overshadowed by the presence of Jasprit Bumrah, but he is a skilful bowler too.
With both Jasprit Bumrah and Wasim Akram widely revered as one of the best bowlers of their respective eras, let us have a look at the statistical comparison between Bumrah and Akram after the duo played 47 Test matches each.
India coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Jasprit Bumrah will play only one of the remaining two Tests against England. With the series on the line, the team is leaning towards playing him in the fourth Test in Manchester, but a final call is pending.
Jasprit Bumrah has been exceptional for India in the 47 Test matches he has played so far, but the challenge for the spearhead will be to sustain the consistency and the level of performance, similar to someone like Kagiso Rabada, who despite playing 24 more games than him, has a better strike rate.
Jasprit Bumrah has created history as he has now taken the most five-wicket hauls in the history of the World Test Championship. Here is a list of the top five bowlers with the most fifers in the WTC.
Jasprit Bumrah was to play only three Test matches in the five-match series against England. Bumrah has already played two in the first three and is expected to feature in one of the next two. Meanwhile, a former India captain has suggested that Bumrah should play both the next two matches.
After India's 22-run defeat to England in the third Test at Lord's, former cricketer Irfan Pathan highlighted the difference in workload management policies of both teams. He argued that ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah could have bowled longer spells in the match.
Playing in his 14th Test, Boland managed to outshine Mitchell Starc, who registered his career-best figures in his 100th Test, with a hat-trick as Australia made short work of the West Indies in the third and final game of the series and clinched the assignment 3-0.
Jasprit Bumrah etched his name into the history books as he shattered a major record of Anil Kumble in SENA nations. Bumrah took a five wicket-haul in the first innings of the Lord's Test, followed by two in the second essay.
Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah calls the 2021 Lord’s Test his most memorable, highlighting his 89-run partnership with Mohammed Shami. Despite bowling accolades, Bumrah cherishes that batting effort most, saying memories mean more than honours boards.
With India'a ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah taking five wickets in the first innings of the third Test of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the top five Asian cricketers who have the most five-wicket hauls in SENA countries.
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets in the first innings of the ongoing third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England. Doing so, he equalled the record of Wasim Akram and joined him in an elite list.
With ace India pacer Jasprit Bumrah putting in a brilliant show on day 2 of the ongoing third Test between England and India at the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, the 31-year-old came forward to talk about the dukes ball changes as well.
Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a huge record in international cricket after dismissing Joe Root in the first innings of the third Test at Lord's. Bumrah removed Root after the English batter had reached his 37th Test century.
Jasprit Bumrah has created history with yet another five-wicket haul during the Test series against England. Bumrah took 5/74 in the first innings against England at Lord's. Meanwhile, here is a list of players with the most five-wicket hauls in WTC history.
After picking up only one wicket on the opening day, Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc on the second day at Lord's against England, picking up a five-wicket haul. In the process, India's pace spearhead created an all-time record for India in the longest format of the game.