Sat Jun 21 20:05:21 UTC 2025: **Headline: Bumrah Breaks Akram’s Record, England Batsmen Crumble Under His Spell**
**Chennai, India:** Jasprit Bumrah spearheaded India’s bowling attack on the second day of the first Test against England, claiming two crucial wickets and surpassing Wasim Akram for the most wickets taken by an Asian bowler in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.
After India posted a total of 471, Bumrah removed both England openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, setting the tone for India’s dominance. Crawley was caught at slip thanks to a brilliant delivery from Bumrah. Bumrah’s performance elevated his SENA wicket tally to 147, surpassing Akram’s previous record of 146. He now leads a list that includes fellow Indian legends Anil Kumble and Ishant Sharma.
Earlier in the day, England bowler Mark Wood lauded Bumrah as the “best bowler in the world,” acknowledging his ability to change the game with his pace and skill. Wood’s assessment proved prophetic as Bumrah immediately troubled the English batsmen, demonstrating the threat he poses throughout the match.
While Bumrah found success, other Indian bowlers, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Ravindra Jadeja, toiled without reward on the second day of the test.
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