Jasprit Bumrah just two 5-wicket hauls away from becoming first player in the world to bag this mighty WTC record

Jasprit Bumrah will have a chance to script history in the upcoming five-match Test series against England which is set to start from June 20

The Test series against England signifies the dawn of a new chapter for Indian cricket. With the recent retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the responsibility of carrying the Indian cricket legacy forward now rests upon the shoulders of the next generation of talented players. India will embark on this tour with a relatively inexperienced squad in English conditions. Led by their new captain, Shubman Gill, the team faces a significant challenge as they aim to secure a series victory in England, a feat they haven't accomplished since their triumph back in 2007.

India has experienced significant success in overseas Test matches in the period leading up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the bowlers playing a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for those victories. If the Indian bowling unit performs exceptionally well, India will undoubtedly have a strong and competitive series. Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be the key spearhead of the Indian pace attack. However, it is understood that Bumrah will likely not participate in all five Test matches and his workload will be managed efficiently to prevent any potential injuries or breakdowns during the series

This approach of strategically managing Jasprit Bumrah's appearances in the Test series can be viewed as a prudent move by the Indian team management. By ensuring that a fresher Bumrah is available for a selected number of games, they aim to maximize his effectiveness when he does take the field. If he can deliver impactful performances and contribute significantly to India's success in the matches he plays, potentially even leading them to victory in three Tests, then this strategy can be deemed a successful one for the team.

Jasprit Bumrah has firmly established himself as one of the premier fast bowlers in the global cricketing landscape. His remarkable record of 156 wickets in just 35 Test matches underscores his exceptional talent and impact. Notably, he currently holds the distinction of being India's leading wicket-taker in the WTC. During the Test series against England, Bumrah has the opportunity to achieve a significant milestone in the WTC. He currently leads all fast bowlers in the WTC with 10 five-wicket hauls. In the overall list of most five-wicket hauls in the WTC, he is only behind the veteran Indian spinner R Ashwin, who has 11 such performances. Considering his proven ability to take multiple wickets in an innings, there is a high probability that Bumrah could add to his tally during the England series. If he manages to take two more five-wicket hauls, he will create history by becoming the first player in the world to reach a remarkable 12 five-wicket hauls in the prestigious World Test Championship.

With Mohammed Shami unavailable for the England tour, it becomes crucial for Mohammed Siraj to be in peak form to provide much-needed support and allow Jasprit Bumrah to have some respite during the long series. While the team also has pacers like Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep in the squad, both lack substantial experience in the challenging English playing conditions.