Jasprit Bumrah Joins 400-Wicket Club, Becomes 10th Indian Bowler to Achieve Feat

India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah hit a significant milestone during Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. Bumrah became the 10th Indian bowler and 6th Indian pacer to surpass 400 wickets across all international formats. His 400th scalp came when he dismissed Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud.

Bumrah delivered a stellar performance in the first two sessions, securing three wickets. He struck early, clean bowling opener Shadman Islam in his very first over. He then removed Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmud in the second session, extending his wicket tally to 400.

Bumrah’s International Wicket Breakdown
– Test wickets: 162
– ODI wickets: 149
– T20I wickets: 89

The 30-year-old pacer joined a distinguished group of Indian fast bowlers, including Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami. Bumrah achieved the 400-wicket mark in just 227 international innings.

Most Wickets for India in International Cricket
1. Anil Kumble – 953 wickets
2. R Ashwin – 744 wickets
3. Harbhajan Singh – 707 wickets
4. Kapil Dev – 687 wickets
5. Zaheer Khan – 597 wickets
6. Ravindra Jadeja – 570 wickets
7. Javagal Srinath – 551 wickets
8. Mohammed Shami – 448 wickets
9. Ishant Sharma – 434 wickets
10. Jasprit Bumrah – 400* wickets

Bumrah, who made his Test debut in 2018, has excelled in red-ball cricket, shedding his reputation as a white-ball specialist. Earlier this year, he showcased great skills in Indian conditions, claiming 19 wickets in four Tests against England.