The glorious history of the test cricket format that spans over decades has witnessed numerous legendary Asian bowlers who have created history on English soil and hold the undisputed record of picking up the highest number of test wickets. While it is hailed as one of the most decorated achievements for an Asian bowler to pick up test wickets on English soil, it is also looked upon as a frowning challenge to dismiss the hard-hitting and seasoned batsmen on the pitch of England that offer extremely different bounce and pace. From Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir to Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralidharan, numerous prominent Asian bowlers have earned enormous praise and recognition in the world of test cricket after dismissing the most seasoned batsmen on English soil in the past few decades.
In this article we will take a look at the top four Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest number of test wickets in England.
Top 4 Asian Bowlers With Most Test Wickets in England
Wasim Akram – 51 Wickets
The legendary Pakistani former international cricketer and captain of Pakistan’s national cricket team, Wasim Akram, is at the first spot in our list of the top four legendary asian bowlers who hold the record of picking up the most test wickets in England. Often popularly referred to as the “Sultan of Swing”, Wasim Akram proved to be nothing short of a nightmare for even the most seasoned test batsmen on English soil throughout his star-studded test career that spanned from 1984 to 2003. Wasim Karan played a total of fifteen test matches in England at the most iconic cricket venues, including Lord’s, The Oval, Headingley, Old Trafford, Edgbaston, and Trent Bridge, throughout his star-studded international cricketing career and picked up a total of fifty-one wickets.
Ishant Sharma – 43 Wickets
At the second spot in our list of the top four Asian bowlers who have picked up the highest number of test wickets in England, we have the legendary Indian former international cricketer Ishant Sharma, who represented India in Tests, ODIs and T20Is from 2007 to 2021. Often hailed as one of the most lethal bowlers in the history of international cricket, Ishant Sharma has played a total of thirteen test matches in England and has picked up a total of forty-three wickets, which continues to be the second-highest total of test wickets ever picked up by an Asian bowler on the English soil. Overall, Ishant Sharma played a total of 105 test matches in his career and picked up a total of 311 wickets at an average of 32.4 and an economy rate of 3.15.
Mohammad Amir – 49 Wickets
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four legendary asian bowlers who hold the record of picking up the most test wickets in England, we have the legendary Pakistan former international cricketer Mohammad Amir, who represented Pakistan in the test format from 2008 to 2024 and currently plays for Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. Mohammad Amir was a crucial member of the Pakistan team that clinched the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 and 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Throughout his glorious test cricket career, Mohammad Amir played a total of twelve matches on English soil and picked up a total of 49 wickets, which continues to be the third-highest total of test wickets ever picked up by an Asian bowler on English soil, speaking volumes about his unwavering bowling dominance.
Jasprit Bumrah – 40 Wickets
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four legendary asian bowlers who have held the record of picking up the most test wickets in England, we have the legendary Indian international cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. As of July 2025, Bumrah has played a total of fourteen test matches on English soil and has picked up a total of forty wickets at the most iconic cricket venues, including Lord’s, The Oval, Headingley, Old Trafford, Edgbaston, and Trent Bridge, throughout his star-studded international cricketing career so far. Overall, the Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has played a total of 47 test matches and has picked up a record total of 217 wickets at an economy rate of 2.77 and an average of 19.5.
