Team India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, often hailed as the Yorker King, created history on the second day of the ongoing Test match against England by breaking a significant record previously held by legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram. On Day 2, Bumrah led India’s bowling attack with precision and aggression, claiming three crucial wickets, all of which played a key role in halting England’s momentum. His exceptional spell ensured that India stayed in the fight despite England’s strong recovery.
The first day of the Test match had been dominated by India’s batting line-up, who posted a formidable 471 runs in the first innings. However, Day 2 saw a shift in momentum as England bounced back, scoring 209 runs for the loss of 3 wickets by the end of the day’s play.
Bumrah struck early, dismissing Zak Crawley for just 4 runs in his very first over. Though Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope steadied England’s innings with a solid partnership, Bumrah returned in the 28th over to break the stand, removing Duckett for a well-made 62. Bumrah was responsible for all three of India’s wickets on the second day, reaffirming his stature as one of the most lethal bowlers in world cricket.
Meanwhile, India’s own batting collapsed unexpectedly, losing 7 wickets for just 41 runs, a phase that allowed England to claw back into the game. England's Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue (referred to as Tangney earlier) were the wreckers-in-chief, taking four wickets each. As the match heads into Day 3, all eyes remain on Bumrah, who not only brought India back into the contest with his fiery spell but also etched his name into the history books by surpassing Wasim Akram’s record.