- India,
- 22-Jul-2025 11:20 AM IST
IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah is one of the shining stars of Indian cricket, whose bowling has created a stir in world cricket. His deadly yorker and unique bowling style have made him one of the best fast bowlers in the world. Bumrah is in great form on the current England tour and has taken 12 wickets in two Test matches. Now he is likely to play in the fourth Test match as well, where he is on the verge of creating history.Opportunity to surpass Imran Khan and MuralitharanJasprit Bumrah has a golden opportunity in the fourth Test match. If he manages to take five-wicket hauls in both innings of this match, he will become the Asian bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket in England. So far, Bumrah has taken four five-wicket hauls in England, which brings him at par with Pakistan legend Imran Khan. Sri Lanka's great spinner Muttiah Muralitharan tops this list with five five-wicket hauls. Bumrah has a chance to leave these two giants behind.Asian bowlers who have taken the most 5-wicket hauls in Tests in England:
- Muttiah Muralitharan: 5 times
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4 times
- Imran Khan: 4 times
- Waqar Younis: 3 times
