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NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Despite Unwanted First, Jasprit Bumrah Equals Ex-Teammate For Elite Test Record
Indian right-arm speedster Jasprit Bumrah equalled former India pacer Ishant Sharma's record of most wickets for India in Tests in England. Bumrah finished with figures of 2/112 in his 33 overs bowled in the first session of the fourth day of the fourth Test match between England and India. He took the wickets of Jamie Smith and Liam Dawson in his spell. With these two wickets, the fast bowler levelled the record of Ishant, which is 51. The 31-year-old player has 51 wickets as of now in the 12 matches he has played in England so far, which have come at an average of 26.19 with the help of four five-wicket hauls. On the other hand, Ishant has played 15 Test matches in England during his career, where he has managed to take 51 wickets at an average of 33.35, with the help of two five-wicket hauls. Earlier on Friday, Bumrah completed 50 wickets in England. He became only the third Asian bowler with 50 Test wickets in England after Wasim Akram (53) and Ishant Sharma (51). He achieved this feat against England in the fourth test match of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar trophy at Old Trafford cricket ground on Friday. He now has 50 wickets in 12 matches, averaging 26.38 and an economy rate of just 2.79. He also has 4 wicket hauls to his name. Bumrah finished the third day of the fourth Test with 15 overs bowled, 48 runs conceded, and just one wicket of wicketkeeper Jamie Smith to show for. His overall spell reads 1/95 in 28 overs, taking into account his bowling on day two. Despite being the third-highest wicket-taker in the series with 13 scalps in five innings at an average of 26.69, with two five-wicket hauls, the numbers still look underwhelming as he was coming back to Tests after a long injury lay-off, which happened during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 against Australia away from home, during which he took a record-shattering 32 wickets at an average of 13.06, with two four-fers and three five-wicket hauls to his name.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Most wickets for India in England: Jasprit Bumrah equals Ishant Sharma with 51 wickets
Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday equalled Ishant Sharma's tally of 51 wickets in England to become India's joint-highest wicket-taker in the country. Bumrah castled Craig Dawson on the fourth day of the fourth Test in Manchester to match the feat. He had also claimed the wicket of Jamie Smith earlier in the innings. The 31-year-old now has 14 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in five innings. Ishant registered 51 wickets in England in 24 innings and averaged 33.35. Bumrah, meanwhile, got to the mark in 22 innings with an average of 26. Kapil Dev, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj are the next best Indian bowlers in the country, occupying the third, fourth and fifth places, respectively. Most wickets in England by an Indian bowler 1) Jasprit Bumrah - 51 wickets 2) Ishant Sharma - 51 wickets 3) Kapil Dev - 43 wickets 4) Mohammed Shami - 42 wickets 5) Mohammed Siraj - 37 wickets
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav Unite To Power India's Pickle Ball Future
Pickle Pros aims to make pickleball India's next big sport, with cricket icons Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Umesh Yadav. At the heart of this visionary collaboration lies a bold mission: to catapult pickleball—one of the world's fastest-growing sports—into the national spotlight and turn it into India's next big sporting obsession. With a powerful blend of purpose and play, Pickle Pros will spearhead the creation of top-tier infrastructure across urban, rural, and grassroots landscapes, ensuring that every corner of India can access and embrace this dynamic sport. Over the next three years, the initiative will roll out state-of-the-art pickleball courts PAN India, transforming pickleball from an emerging trend into a mainstream, mass movement — one that is inclusive, engaging, and accessible to all. This is more than a sporting initiative. This is the start of a new legacy. Welcome to Pickle Pros — where passion meets potential, and the future of Indian sport takes flight. For the first time, three of India's celebrated cricket icons — Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Umesh Yadav — join forces for Pickle Pros, combining their influence and passion to inspire participation and promote an active, inclusive sporting culture in India. Pickle Pros aims to position India as a global hub for pickleball by building a vibrant, inclusive ecosystem around the sport. The initiative will roll out a nationwide network of world-class courts, blending grassroots development with elite infrastructure. By hosting tournaments, training camps, and community-driven events, Pickle Pros will engage players across all ages and skill levels — making pickleball both aspirational and accessible. Mr. Amitesh Shah, Founder & CEO, LegaXy, added, 'Pickle Pros is more than a sporting initiative — it is a movement that celebrates accessibility, excellence, and joy. Bringing together three cricketing legends for the first time in support of this vision is a testament to its significance and potential. We are committed to making India a force in the global pickleball arena, while inspiring everyone to engage with this dynamic sport." Ishant Sharma stated, 'Being part of Pickle Pros excites me because it combines fitness, fun, and community in one sport. Pickleball is easy to start, yet challenging to master — and I believe it can inspire a whole new wave of players across India." Bhuvneshwar Kumar remarked, 'Pickle Pros is about more than just playing — it's about creating a positive environment where everyone, regardless of age or background, feels welcome to pick up a paddle and play. That inclusivity is what makes it so special." Umesh Yadav added, 'Sport has the power to change lives, and Pickle Pros brings that power to communities across India. It's a privilege to help grow this exciting sport here and to witness the enthusiasm it sparks among players everywhere." Pickle Pros is designed to unlock potential at every level — creating opportunities for recreation, fitness, and connection while strengthening India's presence on the global pickleball stage. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 17:16 IST 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.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Ishant Sharma Exclusive: 'Don't Know Why People Are After Bumrah, Let Him Do What He Does Best'
In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, seasoned Indian pacer Ishant Sharma spoke candidly about Jasprit Bumrah's fitness concerns, urging fans to support him instead of overanalyzing his workload. He emphasized that Bumrah knows his body best and is committed to serving the nation despite past injuries. Ishant also shared insights on young players like Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, advising them to enjoy the process and learn from their early challenges. Like and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: :
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
IND vs ENG: England recycle Liam Dawson, the allrounder who had binned Test cricket
The second ball Liam Dawson faced in Test cricket crashed onto the front of his helmet. He recovered from Ishant Sharma's blow at Chepauk in the final Test of a dead rubber in 2016, he rallied, registered an unbeaten 66, and was taking questions from the media at the end of the day. 'Test cricket moves really fast,' he said about his composed knock after the helmet-crasher. In the subsequent years, the left-arm spin bowling allrounder would learn that Test cricket moved slowly for him. In the next eight months, he played two Tests. But for a cruel late twist of fate, he would play his fourth in Old Trafford on Wednesday, eight years post his last Test, after missing a century of Tests in the interlude, hoping, losing hope, waiting and once giving up the wait. The story of Dawson is what happened between Nottingham 2017 and Old Trafford 2025. Last year, ECB managing director Robert Key sought his availability for the five-Test tour to India. He refused because Key could not confirm him an automatic spot in the side, and he said he was too tired of carrying drinks. In England's golden era of white-ball cricket, the period from 2019 to 2022 when they raised both the short-form World Cups, he was the most familiar drinks-man. He did not bowl a single ball in the 2019 World Cup, but has a medal, which he gifted his son. He has souvenirs and memories of the 2021 T20 World Cup triumph too, where he was a reserve. He has World Cup winning medals in his attic but not a game to show for. He was not merely tired of ferrying drinks and being the nearly man, but he was earning more from the franchise league circuit. Sixteen franchises nudge each other on his resume, from Chittagong Viking to Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Peshawar Stars to Dhanmondi Sports Club. 'I am 33 now. I am very realistic that I am not always going to play for England. The game is changing massively and everybody that is involved in the game understands that. Financially it is something at my age that I will have to consider,' he contextualised his franchise-allegiances when turning down England's offers at a press conference soon after. The tour had coincided with South Africa's SA20, worth around £150,000, which he would have to relinquish. He was a non-contracted player with England, so would have mustered a maximum of £120,000, if he played every game. It was simple financial prioritisation. Besides, he felt liberated, binning the Test dream. 'I don't think about playing for England at all now. I think that does help and that's how I'll continue to play my cricket,' he would say. He had earlier snubbed a white-ball tour to Pakistan for the Dhaka League. He had reconciled to the wretched fate of his international career that had more stops than starts. But runs kept flowing from his bat (956 at 59.75 60 last season) and wickets (54 at 25.14) kept tumbling from his deliveries that England could no longer ignore him. When the call came, he could not refuse England either. He reciprocated what would potentially be his last shot at Test redemption, a sizzle before the sunset, a month after his T20 comeback in June. He was so impressive in his white-ball return that former captain Nasser Hussain wanted him to be the first choice spinner in the T20 World Cup. Before the subcontinent adventure next year, he has business at Old Trafford and Oval, historically two spin-friendliest venues in England. He is different from Bashir in every way. He is shorter, standing at five eight, and the coaches at Hampshire remodelled him from a left-arm seamer to spinner. He walks to the wicket, much like his idol and the man he took over the spin-bowling mantle from, Shane Warne, for his county. Resultantly, he releases from a modest height, as compared to Bashir, who was six feet four inches. The action is more round-arm, and at release his bowling arm is beyond perpendicular, which takes batsmen some getting used-to. He doesn't purchase as much bounce as Bashir, but generates over-spin and is unflinchingly accurate, whereas the off-spinner sprayed an occasional gift ball. For much of his career, Dawson seldom produced extravagant side spin and relied on change of pace, angle and release points. But in the last three years he has been extracting turn and fizz as well. 'He's started beating right-handers much more consistently on the outside edge and that makes his arm ball and the one that undercuts that much more dangerous as well,' Hampshire wicketkeeper Ben Brown told The Times recently. He would be a different bowler to the nervous debutant India pulverised 196 runs, nine years ago. The vein of attrition in his bowling reflects on his batting too, the polestar that has fetched him 18 first-class hundreds. His addition, invariably, deepens England's batting. Bashir's first class batting average is 8.27; Dawson's is 35.29. England would need both dimensions to shine, as Test cricket has finally begun to move fast for him.
