Jasprit Bumrah created history, the most successful Asian bowler beaten Wasim Akram in SENA countries
Jasprit bumrah Record: Jasprit Bumrah has taken another big record in the first Test being played against England in Headingley. Bumrah took a big record by leaving behind veterans like Wasim Akram and Anil Kumble. Now he has the distinction of taking the most Test wickets on these fast and bouncy pitches outside Asia. You will also be surprised to know what is the record.
In the first Test being played against England from June 17 in Headingley, Bumrah gave a shock to England in the second day of the second day on Saturday. On the last ball of his first over, Zack Croli was caught in a slip by Karun Nair and sent to the pavilion. Then when a strong partnership was being formed between Docket and the Pope, Bumrah scattered Docket and ended the 122 -run partnership.
Bumrah broke Wasim Akram’s 32 -year -old record
With these two wickets of Bumrah, his total number of wickets in SENA countries increased to 147, which is the highest for any Asian bowler. Earlier, this record was in the name of former Pakistan veteran Wasim Akram, who took 146 wickets in SENA.
Bumrah’s tremendous record in SENA
- Australia: 64 wickets (12 Tests)
- England: 39 wickets (10 Tests)
- South Africa: 38 wickets (8 Tests)
- New Zealand: 6 wickets (2 Tests)
Overall, Bumrah has so far taken 147 wickets in 32 Tests in SENA countries.
Asian bowlers who took the most Test wickets in SENA countries
- Jaspreet Bumrah – 147*
- Wasim Akram – 146
- Anil Kumble – 141
- Ishant Sharma – 130
- Muttiah Muralitharan – 125
Bumrah’s journey from the year 2018 till date
Bumrah made a Test debut against South Africa in Cape Town in 2018. Since then, he has become India’s most trusted bowler on foreign land. Their line, length and speed have tested batsmen on every pitch in the world.
