Jasprit Bumrah Eyes Record As Top Asian Wicket-Taker In SENA

The Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is very close to making a special record to his name in the first Test match between India and England starting on June 20 in Leeds. The Indian fast bowler has done wonders on England's swing and bounce pitches before, and this time too the fans will expect the same style from him.

If Bumrah takes just 2 wickets in this Test, he will leave behind Pakistan's legendary bowler Wasim Akram. By doing this, he will become the Asian bowler to take the most wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).

How special is this record?

The performance of foreign players in SENA countries is considered very important because the pitches of these countries are completely different from Asia—fast, bouncy, and challenging for the batsmen. Bumrah has consistently bowled brilliantly in these difficult conditions.

So far, Bumrah has a total of 145 wickets in SENA countries, while Wasim Akram has 146 wickets to his name. That is, as soon as Bumrah takes two wickets, he will reach the top of this list. If he takes 5 wickets in this match, he will become the first Asian bowler to touch the 150-wicket mark.

Bumrah's performance in SENA countries

• Australia: 64 wickets in 23 innings

• South Africa: 38 wickets in 15 innings

• England: 37 wickets in 15 innings

• New Zealand: 6 wickets in 4 innings

Overall, he has taken 145 wickets in 68 innings, whereas Wasim Akram had achieved this figure in 55 innings. This comparison shows how impressive a bowler Bumrah is, who has reached the milestone in just 7 years, which Akram achieved in 18 years.

Bumrah's recent form has also been excellent. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he took 32 wickets in 5 Tests and became the "Player of the Series." He will be the biggest challenge for England's batting lineup. The pitch of Leeds usually helps fast bowlers, and Bumrah's bouncers and yorkers can be even more dangerous on this pitch.

Bumrah has a chance to not only break the record but also take his team to victory. If he takes 5 wickets in this test, then another historic achievement will be added to his name.

Now everyone's eyes are on June 20, when India and England will face each other and Bumrah will be close to writing history.