Bumrah could decide England Series in 4 Tests, says Harmison
As India gets set for a five-match Test series against England, Steve Harmison is putting the spotlight on Jasprit Bumrah. The former England fast bowler says the series could depend on how many games Bumrah plays.
India hasn’t said yet which games Bumrah will play, considering his workload. However, Harmison wants the team to have Bumrah at sites like Headingley and Lord’s. These grounds are known for sloped fields and often cloudy skies. Harmison believes Bumrah can turn a match around by himself when there are clouds.
Bumrah’s record in England proves the point. He has taken 37 wickets in nine Test matches, with an average of 23.78 runs per wicket. He has also grabbed five wickets in an innings twice and was a key player at Trent Bridge in 2021, doing well with both the ball and the bat.
Harmison also pointed to Mohammed Siraj as an important partner for Bumrah. He called Siraj a 'dark horse' because of his energy and the way he moves the ball sideways. He also said India’s fast bowlers might do better in England’s cooler, less tiring weather than in India.
This isn’t the first time Harmison has praised Bumrah. Back in February 2025, he compared the absence of Bumrah to Cristiano Ronaldo not being in the World Cup finals. He also advised India to keep Bumrah in the team, even if he wasn’t ready for the first few matches.
