Bumrah or Akram? Who Really Owns the SENA

Jasprit Bumrah’s name continues to resonate louder with every spell he delivers. Regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers of the modern era, the Indian speedster has now etched his name alongside one of the greatest to have ever played the game, Wasim Akram. In a remarkable comeback during the ongoing five-Test series against England, Bumrah equaled Akram’s record of most five-wicket hauls in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. India are currently on an intense Test tour of England, and Bumrah missed the second Test to manage his workload. Despite his absence, India managed to seal that match convincingly with a dominant 336-run victory. The focus quickly turned to the third Test at Lord’s, where Bumrah returned to action and he made his presence felt immediately. Bumrah picked up five wickets for 74 runs, dismantling England’s middle and lower order with precision and control. It wasn’t just another fifer for the charts, it was a spell that saw him shatter multiple records, fur