Jasprit Bumrah, with 49 wickets from 11 Tests in England, is approaching the 53 wickets taken by the legendary Akram, who reached this milestone in 14 matches throughout his esteemed career. If Bumrah surpasses Akram’s tally in Manchester, it would mark a significant achievement in both his personal career and the history of Indian fast bowling.

India’s pace attack has been impacted ahead of the important match, with both Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh unavailable due to injuries. Bumrah will now take charge of the attack once again. These injuries have only highlighted his importance to the team and provided him with an opportunity to chase two records currently held by Akram.

With England ahead 2-1 in the series, this Test is vital for India to equalise the score. It also provides Bumrah an opportunity to make history and further enhance his remarkable career.

Most five-wicket hauls by Asians in SENA countries

11 – Jasprit Bumrah (IND) in 33 matches, 157 wickets
11 – Wasim Akram (PAK) in 32 matches, 146 wickets
10 – Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) in 23 matches, 125 wickets

India‘s pace attack has been dealt a blow ahead of the crucial match, with Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh both sidelined due to injuries. Bumrah, initially expected to be rested, will now lead the attack. This also provides him with the chance to surpass two records currently held by the iconic Akram.

Bumrah is on the verge of surpassing Akram’s record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Asian bowler in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), with both having taken 11 such wickets. Bumrah, who has achieved his 11 in 33 matches, could claim sole ownership of the record with a 12th in Manchester.

Though the playing XI has not yet been confirmed, Bumrah’s inclusion seems inevitable due to the injuries to India’s pacers and the significance of the match.