Jasprit Bumrah continued to excel as the cornerstone of India’s bowling attack, securing his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket during the first Test against England at Leeds on Sunday, despite four dropped catches off his bowling. Bumrah’s outstanding performance enabled India to gain a narrow six-run lead after England were bowled out for 465 by the end of the second session. Since 2024, the seasoned seamer has been a pivotal figure for India. In Tests since 2024, Bumrah has claimed 78 wickets at an average of 15.07, with six five-wicket hauls. In comparison, the rest of India’s fast bowlers have collectively taken only 80 wickets at an average of 33.48, with just one five-wicket haul, according to ESPNcricinfo. Jasprit Bumrah once again proved to be a one-man army for India, achieving a five-wicket haul which provided India a slender lead of six runs over England by the end of the second session, dismissing them for 465 runs. With this latest feat, Bumrah now has 12 five-wicket hauls in away Tests, equalling the legendary Kapil Dev, albeit in nearly half the number of matches (Bumrah in 34, Kapil in 66). Notably, Bumrah has five four-wicket hauls in Australia, three in England, three in South Africa, and two in the West Indies. Only two of his five-wicket hauls have come in India. This marks Bumrah’s 10th five-wicket haul in SENA nations, making him the first-ever Indian to reach this milestone. Two more five-wicket hauls will see him surpass Pakistan legend Wasim Akram, who has 11 SENA fifers. Bumrah has taken 210 Test wickets in just 46 matches, at an average of 19.33 and an economy of 2.77, with his best figures being 6/27. (With inputs from ANI)