Dale Steyn, Varun Aaron and others predict highest wicket-taker for India vs England Test series

With less than a week remaining before the much-awaited India vs England Test series gets underway, the cricketing fraternity is busy making predictions for the series.

The experts and the fans have been revealing their picks for the winner of the series, the highest run-scorer, as well as the highest wicket-taker.

Big Names Snubbed By Experts As They Pick As Likely Highest Wicket-taker For India vs England Tests

In a recent video shared by Star Sports, a number of former cricketers revealed their pick for the highest wicket-taker in the series.

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Former South Africa great Dale Steyn began the predictions by picking India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as the highest wicket-taker in the India vs England series. At the same time, Steyn also cautioned that Bumrah needs to be fit for all five Tests in order to finish the series as the highest wicket-taker. He then went on to say that Bumrah could finish as the highest wicket-taker even if he plays four Tests.

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra picked a dark horse, saying that Prasidh Krishna could be the highest wicket-taker in the India vs England Test series.

Deep Dasgupta backed Bumrah as well as Kuldeep Yadav to shine with the ball before Sanjay Bangar went with Bumrah as his pick. Former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden said that while Bumrah would be one of the favourites, Prasidh Krishna could spring a surprise or two if he finds his length. Varun Aaron then concluded the predictions by picking Bumrah.

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Who will be the leading wicket-taker in the upcoming #ENGvIND Test series? 🎯

From #JaspritBumrah to #PrasidhKrishna, experts #MatthewHayden, #DaleSteyn, and @cricketaakash have made their picks.

🎥 Find out which bowlers they believe will make the biggest impact with the red… pic.twitter.com/spAOVQcNkZ

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 16, 2025

India eye a famous series win:

The India vs England Test series will mark the beginning of a new phase for the Indian Test team. The series will truly start the transition phase in the Test team. With the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin retiring from Tests, a young Indian team led by Shubman Gill will be in action in England.

Gill will be eager to start his captaincy reign on a winning note. India have not won a Test series in England since 2007, and the Gill-led side has an opportunity to power the team to a famous victory. India will also look to bounce back after suffering heavy defeats against New Zealand and Australia in their last two Test series.

The series will be the first series of the new WTC cycle for India as well as England, and both teams will be eyeing a crucial win. England have not defeated India since 201,8 and the upcoming series will give them a good opportunity to get a win.

The highly anticipated India vs England series is scheduled to be played from June 20. The first Test is set to be played at Headingley.

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