Leeds, June 23 -- Veteran Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah continued to shine as the backbone of India's bowling attack, picking up his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket during the first Test against England at Leeds on Sunday, despite four catches being dropped off his bowling.

Bumrah's performance helped India secure a slender six-run lead after England were bowled out for 465 by the end of the second session.

Since 2024, the veteran seamer has been carrying India on his back. In tests since 2024, Bumrah has taken 78 wickets at an average of 15.07, with six five-wicket hauls. In contrast, the rest of India's fast bowlers have managed only 80 wickets at an average of 33.48, with one fifer, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Bumrah once a...