The figure of 36 usually comes in a negative sense. But, here the matter is a little positive. The figure of 36 that we are talking about, it measures Bumrah's ability to the highest degree. He is considered the most dangerous when compared to the legendary fast bowlers of Indian Test cricket history. This figure of 36 tells the story of the 36 matches played by Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket so far. After 36 matches in Test cricket, if we compare Bumrah with other legendary fast bowlers of India, then he seems to be standing at the forefront.

Jasprit Bumrah's record after 36 Tests

First of all, know what Jasprit Bumrah himself has done in the 36 Test matches he has played for India so far? Bumrah has taken 159 wickets in 36 Tests.

During this, his bowling average has been 20.7. The strike rate has been 45.17. While he has achieved the feat of taking 5 wickets 10 times. Bumrah's best bowling figure in the 36 Tests played so far is taking 6 wickets for 27 runs in an innings.

Where does Bumrah stand in comparison to Kapil, Zaheer and Ishant?

Before Bumrah, Indian Test cricket has had strong fast bowlers like Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma who have given a tough time to their opponents.

But, if we compare their performance after 36 matches on the scale of Bumrah, then today's Bumrah looks more dangerous and fiery in the race than yesterday's Kapil, Zaheer and Ishant.

Kapil Dev's record after 36 Tests

After looking at Bumrah's figures, if we look at Kapil Dev's bowling figures after 36 Tests, he has taken 142 wickets at an average of 27.79. Kapil's strike rate after 36 Tests has been 56.17. While like Bumrah, he has also taken 5 or more wickets 10 times. Kapil's best bowling figure during this period is taking 7 wickets for 56 runs in an innings.

What did Zaheer Khan do after 36 Tests?

Talking about Zaheer Khan, this legendary left-handed bowler took 99 wickets in 36 Tests at an average of 36.09 in his career. Zaheer's strike rate has been 66.46. He has been able to take 5 or more wickets only 3 times. Zaheer's best bowling figure in an innings has been taking 5 wickets for 29 runs.

Ishant Sharma's performance after 36 Tests

Ishant Sharma has taken 121 wickets after 36 Tests at an average of 33. Like Zaheer Khan, Ishant has also been able to take 5 or more wickets only 3 times.

His strike rate has been 58.01. While his best bowling figure in an innings is 6 wickets for 55 runs.

His strike rate has been 58.01. While his best bowling figure in an innings is 6 wickets for 55 runs.