Mohammed Siraj entered his name in the history books on Monday (August 4) by equalling Jasprit Bumrah’s record of taking the most wickets for India in a Test series played in England. Siraj played all five Tests for India in England and accounted for the dismissal of 23 batters. Siraj’s tally of 23 wickets also helped him enter the top 10 list of Indian bowlers who have picked up the most wickets in a Test series played away from home. Here’s a look:
Jasprit Bumrah played five Tests against Australia in the 2024-25 edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia and picked up 32 wickets. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Bishan Singh Bedi picked up 31 wickets in five matches during India’s tour of Australia in 1977-78. (Picture Credit: X/@ICC)
In 1977-78, Bhagwath Chandrasekhar played five Test matches in Australia and picked up 28 wickets. (Picture Credit: X/@ICC)
Subhash Gupte dismissed 27 West Indies batters in five matches during India’s tour of the West Indies in 1952-53. (Picture Credit: X)
In 1991-92, Kapil Dev played five Test matches in Australia and dismissed 25 opposition batters. (Picture Credit: X/@ICC)
Erapalli Prasanna played four Tests in Australia in 1967-68 and picked up 25 wickets, which includes two five-wicket hauls. (Picture Credit: X/@ICC)
In 1967-68, Erapalli Prasanna played four Tests in New Zealand and dismissed 24 Kiwi batters. (Picture Credit: X/@ICC)
In the 2003-04 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Anil Kumble picked up 24 wickets in three Test matches in Australia. (Picture Credit: AFP)
Kapil Dev played six Test matches in Pakistan in 1982-83 and accounted for the dismissal of 24 batters. (Picture Credit: X/@ICC)
Jasprit Bumrah dismissed 23 English batters in five Test matches played during the 2021-22 series in England. (Picture Credit: AFP)
In 2006, Anil Kumble played four Test matches in the West Indies and picked up 23 wickets for the Rahul Dravid-led side. (Picture Credit: AFP)
In the 2025 edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Mohammed Siraj dismissed 23 English batters in five matches. (Picture Credit: X/@BCCI)
