In form of t20 world cup 2026 viewpoint, indian legends Suresh Raina And Anil Kumble Have shared their predictions for who will emerge as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. As the mega event begins 7 February 2026In India and Sri Lanka, the focus is entirely on the bowling department which orchestrated India’s 2024 win.
Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble reveal their predictions for India’s top wicket-taker in T20 World Cup 2026
Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble both were selected unanimously Jasprit Bumrah To dominate the wicket-taking charts once again. speaking through star sports On the Instagram handle, the duo highlighted Bumrah’s unmatched consistency and his ability to perform well in high-pressure ‘crunch moments’.
Bumrah, currently 32, enters the tournament as India’s second-highest T20I wicket-taker with 106 wickets in 85 matches. His reputation has been enhanced by his stellar performance in the 2024 edition, where he was named Player of the Tournament after taking 15 wickets at an impressive economy of 4.17. Kumble, a leg-spin specialist, said Bumrah’s unorthodox action and impeccable accuracy made him almost impossible to handle, especially on the familiar subcontinental tracks of India and Sri Lanka.
Jasprit Bumrah
- T20I wicket:106
- T20I average: 18.09
- important milestone:Most economical Indian bowler in T20I history.
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T20 World Cup 2026: Raina gave special praise to another champion bowler
However, both the legends agreed on Bumrah. Suresh Raina also made special mention of Arshdeep Singh As a top contender for the leading wicket-taker spot. Raina pointed out that Arshdeep is now officially India’s all-time leading wicket-taker in T20Is, having recently crossed the 110-wicket mark (currently 111 wickets in 74 matches). Arshdeep’s knack for scoring early successes and his position as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2024 (17 wickets) make him a force to be reckoned with. Raina stressed that Arshdeep’s left-arm angle and ‘deadly yorkers at the death’ provide the perfect balance to Bumrah’s pace, making them the most dangerous opening pair in the tournament.
Arshdeep Singh
- T20I wicket: 111
- T20I average: 19.49
- important milestone: All-time leading T20I wicket-taker for India.