Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Bumrah May Play Manchester Test, Eyes Akram's Records After Injuries
Team India might have to play their star bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, in the upcoming Test match in Manchester, England, even though they wanted to give him a rest.
This is because two other fast bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep, got hurt.
Bumrah could break records held by Wasim Akram, like getting the most wickets by an Asian bowler in England.
He could also get the most five-wicket hauls in matches played in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia.
Arshdeep hurt his arm while practicing, and Akash has a groin injury.
Jasprit Bumrah may play the fourth Test against England in Manchester due to injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh.
Bumrah needs five wickets to surpass Wasim Akram for the most Test wickets by an Asian bowler in England.
Bumrah currently has 49 wickets in England, while Akram has 53.
Bumrah is tied with Akram for the most five-wicket hauls by Asians in SENA countries, with 11 each.
Arshdeep Singh injured his bowling arm, and Akash Deep has a groin injury.
- Who
- Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Wasim Akram.
- What
- Jasprit Bumrah may play the fourth Test match against England.
- When
- Starting on July 23 in Manchester.
- Where
- Manchester, England.
- Why
- Due to injuries to other players, potentially forcing Bumrah to play.
Management Concern
Team's needs
Bumrah Playing Time
Management Concern
Team doctors advised against playing Bumrah due to injury concerns.
Team's needs
Team may play Bumrah in attempt to level series because of player injuries
- Series
- IND vs ENG
- Match
- Fourth Test
- Location
- Manchester, England
- Start Date
- July 23
- Jasprit Bumrah wickets in England
- 49
- Wasim Akram wickets in England
- 53
- Bumrah & Akram 5-wicket hauls in SENA
- 11 each
