IND vs ENG 4th Test: For the first time in his career! Jasprit Bumrah creates unwanted record at Old Trafford | Cricket News
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reached an unwanted milestone during the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, conceding over 100 runs in a Test innings for the first time in his career. As play resumed on Day 4, Bumrah’s figures stood at 1 for 109 from 31 overs, with England still batting and looking to extend their 186-run lead. His previous most expensive innings came against Australia in the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he conceded 99 runs in 28.4 overs while taking four wickets.
This is also only the second time Bumrah has bowled more than 30 overs in a single Test innings. The last time was in 2021, when he bowled 36 overs against England in Chennai. What’s adding to the concern is the visible drop in Bumrah’s pace. At Old Trafford, just one of his 173 deliveries has crossed the 140 kmph mark — a sharp decline from earlier Tests in the series. On Day 3, Bumrah had briefly left the field after bowling just one over with the second new ball, reportedly due to a minor ankle injury. He returned later in the day and picked up the wicket of Jamie Smith, but looked far from his usual rhythm. Despite taking 14 wickets in the series so far, Bumrah’s recent dip in speed and sharpness has raised fresh questions about his fitness. With England in command and the match slipping away, India will be hoping their pace spearhead can still make a difference.
