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Jasprit Bumrah scripts HISTORY, surpasses legends like Wasim Akram and Anil Kumble
Jasprit Bumrah continued to shine on Day 2 of the opening Test against England in Leeds, picking up three wickets. With this feat, he surpassed Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taking Asian bowler in SENA countries.
Last Updated on - June 22, 2025 8:16 AM IST
Jasprit Bumrah scripts HISTORY, surpasses legends like Wasim Akram and Anil Kumble
Jasprit Bumrah creates history
Jasprit Bumrah has grabbed 148 wickets in SENA countries in 60 Test Innings. He holds the record for the most wickets by an Asian bowler in SENA countries and is now on the verge of becoming the first from the continent to reach 150 wickets in those conditions.
Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram has taken 146 wicckets in SENA countries in Test matches. He is Pakistan’s highest wicket-taker in international cricket with 916 wickets to his name. For a long time, he also held the record for the most wickets by a fast bowler in history until James Anderson surpassed him.
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Anil Kumble
Anil Kumble picked up 141 wickets in 67 Test innings in SENA countries. He is also India’s all-time leading wicket-taker, with a career total of 619 Test wickets.
Ishant Sharma
Ishant Sharma has picked 130 wickets in 71 Test innings in SENA Countries. He has taken a total of 311 wickets for India in Test matches.
Mohammad Shami
Mohammed Shami has claimed 123 Test wickets in SENA countries across 63 innings. However, he hasn’t travelled with the Indian team this time as he continues to recover from injury. In fact, he hasn’t featured in a Test match since 2023.