Since Jasprit Bumrah's Test debut in 2018, the fast bowler has emerged as one of the crucial figures in India's success in overseas tours.
With his pace, accuracy and skillset, he has helped India win two Test series in Australia and tie a series in England.
In the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, he has already taken 13 wickets in 5 innings, including five-wicket hauls at Headingley and Lord's.
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With his latest wicket of Jamie Smith in Manchester on Day 3, he became the first-ever Asian player to take 50 wickets in both Australia and England.
He also joined an exclusive list of only five players across the world who have achieved this feat before. Check out the list of bowlers below.
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Who are the visiting bowlers with 50+ wickets in both Australia and England?
During the Manchester Test, Jasprit Bumrah joined the legendary visiting bowlers like Curtley Ambrose, Richard Hadlee and Courtney Walsh among others to complete 50 wickets in both England and Australia.
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Here's the full list:
- Lance Gibbs (WI)
- Richard Hadlee (NZ)
- Michael Holding (WI)
- Curtly Ambrose (WI)
- Courtney Walsh (WI)
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND)
Visiting bowlers with 50+ wickets in both Australia and England:
Currently, the Caribbean bowling pair of Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh sit at the top of the list with 166 and 159 wickets combined in England and Australia.
Bumrah has 114 wickets in 43 innings and is just 7 away from another West Indies legend, Lance Gibbs who has 121 in 55 innings.
| Bowler | Innings (ENG) | Wickets (ENG) | Innings (AUS) | Wickets (AUS) | Total (Innings) | Total (Wickets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtly Ambrose (WI) | 37 | 88 | 28 | 78 | 65 | 166 |
| Courtney Walsh (WI) | 40 | 87 | 45 | 72 | 85 | 159 |
| Richard Hadlee (NZ) | 25 | 70 | 21 | 77 | 46 | 147 |
| Michael Holding (WI) | 26 | 63 | 27 | 63 | 53 | 126 |
| Lance Gibbs (WI) | 30 | 62 | 25 | 59 | 55 | 121 |
| Jasprit Bumrah (IND) | 20 | 50 | 23 | 64 | 43 | 114 |
*Correct as of July 26, 2025.