IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah Eyes History as India Bank on Him in Must-Win Old Trafford Test

Jasprit Bumrah is all set to lead India’s bowling attack in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, and he’s on the brink of two major milestones that could cement his name among the all-time greats.

India trail England 1–2 in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, making the Manchester Test a must-win. With injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh, Bumrah’s role becomes even more vital.

Closing in on Wasim Akram’s Records

Bumrah has taken 49 wickets in just 11 Tests in England. He now stands just four wickets away from breaking legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram’s record of 53 wickets in England, which came across 14 Tests.

If Bumrah manages to go past Akram during the Manchester Test, it would mark a historic moment for Indian fast bowling in overseas conditions.

Bumrah is also on the verge of breaking another of Akram’s records — the most five-wicket hauls by an Asian in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia).

Most five-wicket hauls by Asians in SENA countries

• 11 – Jasprit Bumrah (IND) in 33 matches, 157 wickets
• 11 – Wasim Akram (PAK) in 32 matches, 146 wickets
• 10 – Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) in 23 matches, 125 wickets

Both pacers currently have 11 five-wicket hauls each in these challenging conditions. Bumrah has claimed 157 wickets in 33 SENA Tests so far, while Akram picked up 146 in 32.

One more five-wicket haul at Old Trafford would give Bumrah a record-setting 12th in SENA, highlighting just how dominant he has been outside Asia.