Jasprit Bumrah's crucial breakthroughs on Day 2 against England, including Ben Duckett's key wicket, propelled India forward. Despite a batting slump, Bumrah's early wicket of Zak Crawley set a positive tone. Surpassing Wasim Akram, Bumrah now holds the record for most wickets by an Asian bowler in SENA countries with 147, solidifying his status as India's premier overseas fast-bowling export.
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