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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
ENG vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah targets Wasim Akram's twin Test records in England
Jasprit Bumrah is on the brink of achieving two major milestones as India prepare for a must-win fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, starting on 23 July. The Indian fast bowler is just five wickets away from surpassing Wasim Akram's long-standing record for the most Test wickets by an Asian in England-an achievement that would add further weight to his growing stature in international who has taken 49 wickets from 11 Tests in England, is closing in on Akram's tally of 53, which the Pakistan great amassed across 14 matches during a celebrated career. Should the Indian pacer manage to eclipse that figure in Manchester, it would mark a significant moment in both his personal journey and the history of Indian pace pace resources have taken a hit ahead of the crucial encounter, with Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh both ruled out due to injury. Bumrah, who was originally expected to be rested for this match as part of workload management, is now set to spearhead the attack once more. The injuries have not only underlined his indispensability but have also opened up the opportunity for him to chase down two records held by the legendary Akram. In addition to the wickets tally, Bumrah is also within striking distance of another benchmark-most five-wicket hauls by an Asian bowler in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). Both Bumrah and Akram currently have 11 five-wicket hauls in these nations, with Bumrah achieving his in 33 matches and Akram in 32. A 12th such performance in Manchester would see the Indian quick take sole possession of the record, cementing his legacy as one of the finest fast bowlers to emerge from the performances in this series have already proven decisive, with five-wicket hauls in both the first and third Tests serving as a reminder of his class and impact. With England leading the five-match series 2-1, the upcoming Test not only carries significance for India's hopes of drawing level but also presents a chance for Bumrah to etch his name in the record five-wicket hauls by Asians in SENA countries Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 33 matches, 157 wickets, 11 five-wicket haulsWasim Akram (PAK) – 32 matches, 146 wickets, 11 five-wicket haulsMuttiah Muralitharan (SL) – 23 matches, 125 wickets, 10 five-wicket haulsMost Test wickets by Asian bowlers in EnglandIshant Sharma (IND) – 155 matches, 317 wickets, best bowling 7/74Wasim Akram (PAK) – 145 matches, 414 wickets, best bowling 6/67Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) – 64 matches, 228 wickets, best bowling 9/65Mohammad Amir (PAK) – 124 matches, 259 wickets, best bowling 6/84Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 114 matches, 209 wickets, best bowling 6/64Although there has been no official confirmation of the playing XI, all indications suggest that Bumrah will take the field in Manchester. The injuries to India's younger pacers, combined with the significance of the occasion, have all but ensured his place in the side.- EndsTune InYou May Also Like
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Jasprit Bumrah on verge of breaking 2 Wasim Akram records in England; here's what India pacer needs to do in Manchester
Jasprit Bumrah is set to continue in the Indian playing XI for fourth Test against England in Manchester after the visitors suffered twin injury blows in the form of Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. Bumrah, who took a five-wicket haul each in Leeds (first Test) and Lord's (third Test), was set to be rested at Old Trafford as a part of his workload management. However, with Akash Deep and Arshdeep set to miss the fourth Test, starting on July 23 and the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on the line, India can't afford to take any risk but to play Bumrah in an attempt to level the series. India currently trail 1-2 after three games. Bumrah, who holds the record of most wickets for India against England on English soil, is on the verge of breaking two Wasim Akram records in case he makes the playing XI next week. The right-arm pacer is just five wickets shy of overcoming Pakistan legend Akram for most Test wickets by an Asian bowler in England. In his 17-year long Test career, Akram played 14 matches in England and took 53 wickets. Bumrah has so far accumulated 49. That's not all. The premier Indian pacer will have a chance to surpass Akram and become the first Asian bowler for most five-wicket hauls in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. Both Bumrah and Akram are stuck at 11 five-wicket hauls currently. Bowler Matches Wickets 5-wicket hauls Jasprit Bumrah (IND) 33 157 11 Wasim Akram (PAK) 32 146 11 Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) 23 125 10 Bowler Matches Wickets Best Bowling Wasim Akram (PAK) 14 53 6/67 Ishant Sharma (IND) 15 51 7/74 Jasprit Bumrah (IND) 11 49 5/64 Mohammad Amir (PAK) 12 49 6/84 Muttiah Muralitharan (SL) 6 48 9/65
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Jasprit Bumrah Needs 5 Wickets In 4th Test To Break Wasim Akram's Record Of...
Last Updated: Bumrah will lead India's bowling attack in the fourth Test against England, which is set to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23 to 27. World No. 1 Test bowler Jasprit Bumrah in all likelihood will play the fourth India-England Test, which is set to take place at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23 to 27. The 31-year-old fast bowler from Ahmedabad played in the first and third Tests for the Shubman Gill-led side in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and picked up a total of 12 wickets, which includes one five-wicket haul each in the first innings of the first and third Tests played at Headingley and Lord's, respectively. Bumrah, who holds the record of taking the most wickets for India in Test matches against England in England, will lead the visitor's bowling attack at Old Trafford, and during the match he will have a chance to break multiple bowling records. Most Test wickets for India against England (in England) And three wickets in the fourth Test will help Bumrah break Ishant Sharma's record of 51 wickets and become India's most successful Test bowler in England. Ishant, who has 311 wickets to his name in 105 Tests played so far, picked up a total of 51 wickets in 15 red-ball matches played on English soil. Most Test wickets for India in England In addition to that, Bumrah will also have a chance to become the most successful Asian Test bowler in England. For that, the right-arm pacer needs five wickets. As of now the record is held by legendary Pakistani bowler and former captain Wasim Akram. During his 17-year-long Test career, Akram played 14 Test matches in England and accounted for the dismissal of 53 batters. Most Test wickets in England (by Asian bowlers) The overall record of taking the most Test wickets in England by a non-English bowler is in the name of Shane Warne. The legendary Australian spinner finished his career with 129 wickets in 22 Test matches played in England. Shane Warne Australia 22 129 7/165 Dennis Lillee Australia 16 96 7/89 Malcolm Marshall West Indies 18 94 7/22 Curtly Ambrose West Indies 20 88 6/52 Glenn McGrath Australia 14 87 8/38 Courtney Walsh West Indies 21 87 6/74 If Bumrah manages to take one five-wicket haul in the Manchester Test as well, then he will break Akram's record and become the first Asian bowler to take 12 Test fifers in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. As of now, both Bumrah and Akram have 11 five-wicket hauls each to their name. Most five-wicket hauls in SENA countries (in Tests) BOWLER COUNTRY MATCHES WICKETS FIVE-WICKET HAULS Jasprit Bumrah India 33 157 11 Wasim Akram Pakistan 32 146 11 Muttiah Muralitharan Sri Lanka 23 125 10 Since making his international debut for India in January 2016, Bumrah has played a total of 28 matches across formats against England and dismissed a total of 98 batters. Most wickets for India against England He needs two more wickets to complete 100 dismissals and join Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kapil Dev in the elite list. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : England cricket team India cricket team India vs England India vs England 2025 ishant sharma jasprit bumrah pakistan test cricket Wasim Akram view comments Location : Manchester First Published: July 20, 2025, 16:15 IST News cricket Jasprit Bumrah Needs 5 Wickets In 4th Test To Break Wasim Akram's Record Of... Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI slams 'death cell' detention of Imran
The PTI has raised alarm over what it describes as "inhumane" treatment of its incarcerated founder, Imran Khan, claiming he is being held in a "death cell" under near-total isolation. Addressing a news conference on Thursday, PTI Central Secretary for Information Sheikh Waqas Akram alleged that Khan was confined to a solitary detention for 22 hours daily, denied access to newspapers, television, books, and barred from meeting his legal team and close associates. Akram said the conditions amount to psychological torture and a blatant violation of basic human rights. "Imran Khan is effectively cut off from the world. His fundamental right to meet six designated individuals is being denied despite explicit court orders, which constitutes contempt of court." He added that similar restrictions have been imposed on Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, who is allegedly being denied family visits, while Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has also been prevented from seeing him. Calling on the chief justice of Pakistan to intervene, Akram urged the judiciary to restore its "dwindling credibility and independence" in the face of what he termed the executive's open defiance of court rulings. "The violation of judicial orders is not just an insult to the courts but to the entire justice system." The PTI spokesperson further questioned the recent disqualification of politician Jamshed Dasti, claiming that Article 62(1)(d) of the Constitution has never before been used to unseat public representatives and alleging that constitutional provisions were now being misapplied for political engineering. Highlighting concerns over the health and treatment of other detained PTI leaders, Akram pointed to the "deteriorating condition" of Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the "systematic violation" of Dr. Yasmin Rashid's rights, and the continued imprisonment of Ejaz Chaudhry despite Supreme Court orders granting him bail. On economic matters, Akram criticized the federal government over skyrocketing fuel prices, claiming petrol prices have surged by 82% over the past 15 months. "During PTI's term, petrol prices rose by Rs. 51, but the current government scrapped subsidies and pushed the price to Rs. 220 per liter," he said. He also accused the government of orchestrating a Rs. 92 billion sugar scandal, alleging that following the approval to export 765,000 metric tons of sugar, domestic supplies vanished from the market, sending prices soaring to Rs. 200 per kilogram. Addressing the May 9 cases, Akram claimed that the prosecution's position has collapsed following the withdrawal of a key investigating officer.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Imran Khan held in 'death cell', claims PTI
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has raised alarm over what it described as 'inhumane' treatment of its incarcerated founder, Imran Khan, claiming he is being held in a 'death cell' under near-total isolation. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, PTI Central Secretary for Information Sheikh Waqas Akram alleged that Khan is confined to solitary detention for 22 hours daily, denied access to newspapers, television, books, and is barred from meeting his legal team and close associates. Akram stated that the conditions amount to psychological torture and a blatant violation of basic human rights. 'Imran Khan is effectively cut off from the world. His fundamental right to meet six designated individuals is being denied, despite explicit court orders, which constitutes contempt of court,' he said. He added that similar restrictions have been imposed on Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, who is allegedly being denied family visits, while Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has also been prevented from seeing him. Read More: Imran Khan tells PTI leaders to end rift, focus on movement Calling on the Chief Justice of Pakistan to intervene, Akram urged the judiciary to restore its 'dwindling credibility and independence' in the face of what he termed the executive's open defiance of court rulings. 'The violation of judicial orders is not just an insult to the courts but to the entire justice system,' he remarked. The PTI spokesperson also questioned the recent disqualification of politician Jamshed Dasti, claiming that Article 62(1)(d) of the Constitution has never before been used to unseat public representatives, and alleging that constitutional provisions are now being misapplied for political engineering. Highlighting concerns over the health and treatment of other detained PTI leaders, he pointed to the 'deteriorating condition' of Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the 'systematic violation' of Dr Yasmin Rashid's rights, and the continued imprisonment of Ejaz Chaudhry despite Supreme Court orders granting him bail. On economic matters, Akram criticised the federal government over skyrocketing fuel prices, claiming petrol prices have surged by 82% over the past 15 months. 'During PTI's term, petrol prices rose by Rs51, but the current government scrapped subsidies and pushed the price to Rs220 per litre,' he said. Also Read: Imran Khan chose prison over life of comfort abroad He also accused the government of orchestrating a Rs92 billion sugar scandal, alleging that after the approval to export 765,000 metric tons of sugar, domestic supplies vanished from the market, causing prices to soar to Rs200 per kilogram. Addressing the May 9 cases, Akram claimed that the prosecution's position has collapsed following the withdrawal of a key investigating officer and the absence of primary witness Hassan Afzal. He demanded the immediate dismissal of all related cases. Expressing sorrow over the recent floods in Punjab that led to 103 deaths and the destruction of 250 homes, Akram criticised what he described as the government's inept disaster response. 'When the public protests, they are jailed. Yet, officials responsible for this negligence go unpunished,' he remarked. In closing, Akram disclosed that Khan has conveyed directives concerning the upcoming Senate elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, delegating authority for awarding Senate tickets to the provincial parliamentary party to prevent horse-trading. However, he clarified that no ticket can be issued without Khan's personal approval. 'PTI remains committed to internal democracy and transparency,' he affirmed.
