Bumrah Hits 500 Wickets Milestone

Jasprit Bumrah is the eighth Indian bowler to scale the peak of 500 international wickets, achieving the feat during the T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium. His 500th victim was England captain Harry Brook, who was deceived by a slower ball. He joins an exclusive list of Indian bowlers, including legends like Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kapil Dev, and Zaheer Khan. This achievement solidifies his position among India's all-time greatest bowlers. With Bumrah's entry, India now has the joint-most bowlers (eight) with 500+ international wickets, alongside Australia. The journey to 500 wickets began with his international debut on January 23, 2016, against Australia. His unorthodox action and ability to bowl yorkers at will quickly made him a formidable opponent in all formats of the game. Among Indian fast bowlers, the legendary Kapil Dev is the only pacer with more international wickets than Bumrah, having taken 687 scalps. Bumrah is the fastest Indian pacer to take 150 Test wickets, achieving this in just 34 matches. His impact is felt across all three formats. He is the first bowler to be ranked number one by the ICC in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, he was named the Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performance. Bumrah's rise to the top has been swift. He was the fastest Indian to reach 100 ODI wickets. His five-wicket haul at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2018 was a key factor in India's historic Test series victory in Australia. A product of the Indian Premier League, Bumrah has been a cornerstone for the Mumbai Indians, contributing to five of their title victories. He made his IPL debut in 2013, and his first-ever wicket in the tournament was that of Virat Kohli.