Ollie Robinson overtakes Jasprit Bumrah for best Test bowling average among qualifiers
Ollie Robinson's Test average of 19.53 is now the best among all bowlers with at least 20 Tests, moving past Jasprit Bumrah's mark.
Ollie Robinson now holds the best bowling average in Test history among bowlers with at least 20 Tests. His career average stands at 19.53 from 23 Tests and 99 wickets, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah's previous record.
Robinson achieved the milestone during England's second Test against Pakistan at Lord's, where he took four wickets in the second innings. His match figures of 8 for 35 proved decisive in the 194-run victory.
The achievement comes as England build their post-Anderson, post-Broad seam attack around a different skill set than the one India relies on with Bumrah. Robinson's consistency across varying conditions has become the benchmark for the current England pace group.
CricHubb Take
Robinson's record places pressure on India's pace attack to maintain their standards without Bumrah's consistency in overseas conditions.