In this article, we will find out about the most overburdened bowlers from international cricket in the Test format. Team India’s lone warrior, Jasprit Bumrah, has been handling the burden and workload of the team. Recently, he has been rested for the 2nd Test against England at Edgbaston after a phenomenal performance in the 1st Test with a five-wicket haul.
List of the top 5 Overburdened Bowlers With Workload
Jasprit Bumrah
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He has bowled over 410.4 overs for India since 2024, due to which he is expected to rest for the 2nd IND vs ENG Test at Edgbaston. This is the most that any bowler has bowled since then, which shows his unreal determination towards the nation. Out of these overs, he has taken 78 wickets so far with his striking deliveries.
Mitchell Starc
The all-format star of Australia who has bowled over 362.3 overs, claiming 48 wickets in the Test format. He is popularly known for his wicket-taking ability in the first over of the innings. Recently, in the WTC 2025 Finals, he dismissed the first wicket against South Africa in the first over.
Pat Cummins
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The skipper of Australia has led the team from the front various times with bowling 359.1 overs for the nation, claiming 51 wickets while maintaining the consistency by being Australia’s spearhead.
Mohammed Siraj
The right-arm pacer has bowled 355.3 overs for Team India with a subtle wicket count of 41, supporting the lead pacer Bumrah for the team. He uses his wobble seam deliveries to deceive batsmen on tough pitches.
Gus Atkinson
The young debutant of England took over the control for the team after filling in the big shoes of James Anderson, who retired last year at Lord’s in a Test against the West Indies. He has bowled 328 overs, claiming 55 wickets already, emerging as one of the most striking bowlers of England.
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