The Indian cricket team is going through a phase of change these days, but Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling still has the same edge. Once again, this fast bowler is standing on the threshold of a big record – and if everything goes well, Bumrah can soon make R Ashwin’s big record his name.
Bumrah is just two steps behind Ashwin, can become the ‘Five Wicket King’ of Test history – If we talk about the World Test Championship (WTC), then Jasprit Bumrah is the highest wicket-taker for India. He has taken 156 wickets in a total of 35 Test matches so far and the special thing is that he has the record of most five-wicket hauls in WTC – and in this list, he is currently behind only R Ashwin. Ashwin has a record of taking five wickets a total of 11 times, while Bumrah has recorded this feat 9 times. In such a situation, if Bumrah manages to take 5 wickets just twice in the upcoming Test series against England, he will not only leave Ashwin behind but will also become the first fast bowler to do so in the history of the World Test Championship. This achievement will also be special because till now spin bowlers have dominated, but if Bumrah makes this record in his name, he will prove that fast bowlers can also be horses for a long race.
Big expectations from Bumrah in the new Test series against England – A five-Test series is going to start between India and England from June 20. This series has been named ‘Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy’, and this series is special in many ways. On one hand, the Indian team is starting a new era where Shubman Gill has been given the captaincy and Rishabh Pant is the vice-captain, while after the retirement of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from Tests, the responsibility of the team has come on young shoulders. Team India left Mumbai on Friday night and has now reached England. There the team will have a golden opportunity to prove itself and start the World Test Championship campaign afresh. Although Bumrah is unlikely to play every match, wherever he plays, eyes will be on his bowling only. If Bumrah comes into his rhythm and the pitches support him, then it will not be a surprise if he becomes the hero of the series and also makes a big record in his name.
Full schedule of the Test series: Know when and where the matches will be played – This Test series to be played under the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy will start from June 20 at Headingley ground in Leeds, England. After this, the remaining four Test matches will be played on these dates:
Edgbaston, Birmingham – 2 to 6 July
Lord’s, London – 10 to 14 July
Old Trafford, Manchester – 23 to 27 July
The Oval, London – 4 to 8 August
Each match will bring a new challenge, and the Indian team will not only be focused on defeating England but also on proving itself with new leadership. If Jasprit Bumrah takes even 5 wickets in two matches in this entire series, he will be recorded in the pages of history.
