Bumrah’s name now stands alone among Indian pacers when it comes to performances outside the subcontinent. Since his debut in 2018, the right-arm quick has been India’s spearhead in overseas conditions, known for his control, pace, and uncanny ability to produce breakthroughs in crunch moments
Jasprit Bumrah (Pic: AFP)
Jasprit Bumrah produced a devastating spell of fast bowling to seize control for India on the second day of the third Test at Lord’s, registering his 15th five-wicket haul in Tests. This marked his 12th five-wicket haul in overseas Tests, taking him to the top of the list among Indian fast bowlers for the most fifers in away conditions.
With this feat, he surpassed the legendary Kapil Dev, who had claimed 11 five-wicket hauls in away Tests over the course of his celebrated career.
Bumrah’s name now stands alone among Indian pacers when it comes to performances outside the subcontinent. Since his debut in 2018, the right-arm quick has been India’s spearhead in overseas conditions, known for his control, pace, and uncanny ability to produce breakthroughs in crunch moments. His consistency and match-winning spells have made him indispensable in India’s pace attack, especially on foreign soil where he has thrived under pressure.
But Bumrah’s record-breaking day did not end there. His latest fifer also took his tally in SENA countries, South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia, to 11. That puts him in elite company, as he now shares the record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Asian bowler in these countries with Pakistan great Wasim Akram, one of the finest fast bowlers in cricket history. To match a figure of Akram’s stature in such testing conditions speaks volumes about Bumrah’s prowess and adaptability.
SENA countries are considered the ultimate challenge for subcontinental bowlers, given the pace-friendly conditions and formidable home batting line-ups. Bumrah, however, has thrived where many others have faltered. Whether it’s the swinging ball in England, the seaming decks of New Zealand, the bounce in Australia, or the unpredictability of South African pitches, Bumrah has consistently delivered for India.
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