In a remarkable display of pace and precision, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has ascended to the top of the wicket-taking charts in Test cricket for the 2024 calendar year. During the first Test match against New Zealand in Bengaluru, Bumrah dismissed Tom Blundell, claiming his 39th wicket in the red-ball format this year. This achievement puts Bumrah ahead of his teammate, the renowned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who currently holds 38 wickets in 2024.
Bumrah’s accomplishment is even more impressive when considering the number of innings he has played. He has achieved this milestone in just 15 innings, showcasing his remarkable consistency and effectiveness. He now shares the second spot on the list with England’s Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, and Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya, each having claimed 38 wickets.
Bumrah’s most successful performance this year came against England in February, where he claimed a remarkable 6/45. He also achieved another six-wicket haul against South Africa in Cape Town earlier this year, taking 6/61. His recent record-breaking feat further solidifies his status as one of the world’s most feared bowlers in Test cricket.
As the first Test match between India and New Zealand continues, all eyes will be on Bumrah as he aims to further bolster his impressive wicket-taking tally for 2024.
