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Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah in 2024
Personal information
Full name	Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah
Born	(1993-12-06) 6 December 1993 (age 32) Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Nickname	Boom boom Bumrah, Jassi
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm fast
Role	Bowler
Relations	Sanjana Ganesan ​ (m. 2021)​
International information
National side	India (2016–present)
Test debut (cap 290)	5 January 2018 v South Africa
Last Test	22 November 2025 v South Africa
ODI debut (cap 210)	23 January 2016 v Australia
Last ODI	19 November 2023 v Australia
ODI shirt no.	93
T20I debut (cap 57)	26 January 2016 v Australia
Last T20I	8 March 2026 v New Zealand
T20I shirt no.	93
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2012–present	Gujarat
2013–present	Mumbai Indians
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC Matches 52 89 94 80 Runs scored 348 91 12 528 Batting average 6.56 7.58 2.00 8.38 100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 Top score 34* 16 7 55* Balls bowled 10,031 4,580 1,990 15,297 Wickets 234 149 121 326 Bowling average 19.79 23.55 18.57 21.45 5 wickets in innings 16 2 0 22 10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0 Best bowling 6/27 6/19 4/15 6/27 Catches/stumpings 65/– 69/– 33/– 26/–
Medal record Men's cricket Representing  India ICC World Test Championship Runner-up 2019–2021 ICC Cricket World Cup Runner-up 2023 India ICC T20 World Cup Winner 2024 West Indies & USA Winner 2026 India & Sri Lanka ICC Champions Trophy Runner-up 2017 England & Wales ACC Asia Cup Winner 2016 Bangladesh Winner 2018 UAE Winner 2023 Pakistan Winner 2025 UAE {{{3}}} ACC Emerging Asia Cup Winner 2013 Singapore {{{3}}}
Source: ESPN cricinfo, 28 February 2026

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah (born 6 December 1993) is a famous Indian cricket player. He plays for the Indian national team in all three types of cricket games: Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He has even been the captain for India in some Test and T20I matches. Many people think he is one of the best bowlers ever.

Bumrah was the first bowler to become the number one player in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings across all three types of cricket. He was also the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He plays for the Gujarat team in India and the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Among Indian fast bowlers, he is the quickest to reach 200 Test wickets. He is also the second quickest to get 100 ODI wickets. Jasprit was a very important player for India when they won the 2024 T20 World Cup. He was named the best player of the tournament for taking 15 wickets. He also helped India win the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he was named Player of the Match in the final.

Jasprit Bumrah's Early Life

Jasprit Bumrah was born on 6 December 1993 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. His family is Sikh Punjabi. His father, Jasbir Singh, had a chemical business. His mother, Daljeet Bumrah, was a school teacher. Sadly, his father passed away when Jasprit was five years old. His mother raised him and his sister, Juhika, in Ahmedabad. Jasprit went to Nirman High School, where his mother was the vice principal. He also played cricket for his school team.

Youth and Domestic Cricket Journey

In 2010, Jasprit tried out for the Gujarat Cricket Association's Under-19 team. The selectors were unsure about his unique way of bowling, so they made him a reserve player. But after the team won three matches, Jasprit got a chance to play in the fourth game. He took seven wickets in that match!

Jasprit played his first twenty20 (T20) match for Gujarat in 2012. He helped his team win their first title, and he was named the best player of the match. In 2013, John Wright, who was coaching the Mumbai Indians team, saw Jasprit play. He was very impressed and asked Jasprit to join the Mumbai Indians.

Jasprit also started playing first-class matches for Gujarat in 2013. In one game in 2015, umpires thought he might be 'throwing' the ball instead of bowling it properly. However, the team management sorted out the issue. Gujarat won that trophy, and Jasprit took five wickets in the final. In 2020, he scored his first half-century (55 runs not out) in a first-class match against Australia A.

Jasprit Bumrah's International Cricket Career

Making His Mark: 2016–2017

Jasprit made his ODI debut in January 2016 against Australia. He took his first international wicket, getting Steve Smith out. He then made his T20I debut in the same tour, taking three wickets. India won that T20I series, and Jasprit took the most wickets. In 2016, he took 28 wickets in T20I matches, which was the most by any bowler that year.

He was part of India's team for the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. He took wickets in almost every game. In 2016, during India's tour of Zimbabwe, he took nine wickets in the ODI series, including two times when he took four wickets in a single match. He also broke a record for taking the most T20I wickets in a calendar year. In 2017, he was named the best player in a T20I match against England. He also took 15 wickets in an ODI series against Sri Lanka, which was a record for a fast bowler in a short series. By February 2018, he became the number one bowler in the ICC Men's ODI player rankings.

Test Debut and World Cup Success: 2018–2019

In January 2018, Jasprit made his Test debut for India against South Africa. He took his first Test wicket, getting AB de Villiers out. In the third match of that series, he took his first five-wicket haul in Tests, which means he got five batters out in one innings.

Jasprit Bumrah (fourth from left) fielding during India vs England, at Trent Bridge (August 2018)

In June 2018, Jasprit broke his left thumb while trying to catch a ball. He missed some matches because of this. When he returned for a Test match against England, he took another five-wicket haul. Later that year, during India's tour of Australia, he took six wickets in one game. He became the first Asian bowler to take five-wicket hauls in Australia, England, and South Africa in the same year. India won that series, and Jasprit took 21 wickets, the most for India. He ended 2018 with 48 Test wickets, a record for an Indian bowler in their first year. Because of his great performances, he was named in the ICC's best Test and ODI teams of the year.

In April 2019, Jasprit was chosen for India's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. In a match against Sri Lanka, he took his 100th wicket in ODIs, becoming one of the fastest Indians to do so. He was India's top wicket-taker in the tournament with 18 wickets. India reached the semi-finals but lost to New Zealand. Jasprit was named in the 'Team of the Tournament'.

In August 2019, Jasprit took another five-wicket haul against West Indies. In the next match, he made history by taking a hat-trick in a Test match, which means getting three batters out with three consecutive balls. India won that series. In September 2019, he had to miss a series against South Africa due to a back injury.

Key Moments: 2020–2022

In December 2020, Jasprit was named in the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade. In January 2021, he missed the final Test match against Australia due to an abdominal strain. During that series, he faced unacceptable comments from some people in the crowd, and Cricket Australia apologized to the Indian team. India won the series. Jasprit played his first Test match in India in February 2021, after playing 17 Tests in other countries.

In the 2021 India tour of England, Jasprit took 23 wickets, the most in the series. He was named the player of the series. In a match that was postponed to July 2022, Jasprit captained the Indian Test team for the first time. He scored 29 runs in one over, beating a record set by Brian Lara! The over, including extras, cost 35 runs in total. In September 2021, he was part of India's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

In February 2022, Jasprit was named the assistant captain for India in series against Sri Lanka. He took his first Test five-wicket haul in India during the second match. In April 2022, he was recognized as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. In July 2022, he took six wickets for only 19 runs in an ODI match against England, which was India's best performance against England. He also became the number one bowler again in the ICC Men's ODI player rankings. Jasprit had to miss some big tournaments in 2022, like the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup, because of a back injury.

Comeback and World Cup: 2023

Bumrah with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the World Cup final.

In January 2023, Jasprit missed a home series against Sri Lanka because of his back injury. He had an operation on his back in March 2023 and also missed the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final. In August 2023, after almost a year, Jasprit returned to international cricket as India's captain in a series against Ireland. He was named the best player of the series.

He was part of India's squad for the 2023 Asia Cup. He played his first match in the tournament against Pakistan, but the game was stopped because of rain. He went home for important family reasons and missed a match against Nepal. India won the tournament, and Jasprit took four wickets.

In September 2023, Jasprit was chosen for India's team for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. In a match against Afghanistan, he took four wickets. In the final against Australia, he took two wickets. India lost the final, but Jasprit was the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 20 wickets. He was also the most economical bowler among those who took many wickets.

Recent Triumphs: 2024

On 3 February 2024, during England's tour of India, Jasprit became one of the fastest Indian bowlers to take 150 wickets in Test cricket. He took six wickets for 45 runs and was named the best player of the match. He became the first Indian fast bowler to reach the number one ranking in the ICC Test player rankings. He was also the first bowler to achieve the number one ranking in all three types of cricket games. He took 19 wickets in that series, making him the third-highest wicket-taker.

Jasprit Bumrah (second from left, front row) with the 2024 T20 World Cup winning team and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In June 2024, Jasprit was part of India's team for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He took 15 wickets and had a very low economy rate, meaning he didn't give away many runs. He was named the best player of the tournament after India won the final against South Africa. In that final, he bowled incredibly well, helping India win when South Africa only needed 30 runs from 30 balls.

In September 2024, Jasprit reached a huge milestone of 400 wickets in international matches. He became the sixth Indian fast bowler to do so. In December 2024, he became the number one bowler in the ICC player rankings with 904 points, matching Ravichandran Ashwin's career-best rating.

In the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, Jasprit became the quickest Indian fast bowler to get 200 Test wickets in his 44th match. He also had the best bowling average among bowlers who have taken 200 wickets. His 32 wickets in that series were the most taken by an Indian bowler in an overseas Test series. He beat a record of 31 wickets set by Bishen Singh Bedi in 1977–78.

India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title in the 2026 final against New Zealand. Jasprit took 4 wickets for 15 runs and was named Player of the Match.

Jasprit Bumrah's Franchise Cricket Career

Jasprit has played for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since 2013. He has helped the team win the IPL title five times: in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. He has taken 170 wickets in 138 IPL matches, making him the joint highest wicket-taker for the team with Lasith Malinga. He has taken five wickets in a single game twice and four wickets in a game four times.

Jasprit made his IPL debut at 19 years old. In his first game, he took three wickets. Even though Virat Kohli hit him for three fours, Jasprit managed to get him out on the fifth ball! He didn't play in many games for the rest of that season. However, the Mumbai Indians kept him for the next season. In 2014, he took two wickets in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, including the wicket of AB de Villiers.

In the 2016 Indian Premier League, Jasprit took 15 wickets and was the team's second-highest wicket-taker. In the 2017 season, he became the top wicket-taker for his team with 20 wickets. He successfully stopped the other team from scoring more than 12 runs in a special tie-breaker round called a super over. In the final, he took two important wickets, helping his team win the trophy.

In the 2019 season, Jasprit got a shoulder injury in the first match but was cleared to play the next day. He was named the best player of the match in a game against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In the final, he took two crucial wickets and was again named the best player of the match. After this, Sachin Tendulkar called him the best bowler in the world. Jasprit took 19 wickets that season, making him the top wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians.

In the 2020 IPL, which was delayed because of health issues, Jasprit took his highest number of wickets in a season, with 27 wickets. He took four wickets in a game twice. He also reached 100 IPL wickets in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In a qualifier match, he took four wickets for only 14 runs and won the best player award. He was again the top wicket-taker for his team in the 2021 season with 21 wickets. In 2021, he played his 100th IPL match. In the 2022 season, Jasprit took 15 wickets and had his best IPL bowling figures, taking five wickets for only 10 runs. He couldn't play in the 2023 season of the IPL because of a back injury.

In the 2024 season, Jasprit took his 150th IPL wicket. He also achieved his second five-wicket haul in a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He finished the season with 20 wickets, making him the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling Style

Jasprit Bumrah is known for his unique bowling style and how his elbows extend a bit more than usual. He has a short run-up, where he takes small, quick steps. His arm action is unusual, but he still bowls very fast. His unique release point makes it hard for batters to guess where the ball will go. Because of this, the Indian team often uses him to bowl in the early and late parts of a game. He often bowls balls that land outside the off-stump, or very fast balls called yorkers, and balls that are short.

Some experts worry his unique bowling style might put extra strain on his back. Bowlers like him get their speed mostly from their shoulders and back, which can sometimes lead to injuries.

Jasprit aims for the stumps more often than other fast bowlers. He bowls about 43% of his balls with good aim and length. He also bowls faster than other bowlers who are as accurate as him. He can make the ball move sideways, both swinging it towards and away from the batter. He can even make the ball reverse swing, especially in India.

His extended right elbow makes the ball seem faster because it travels a shorter distance to the batter. This also lets him make the ball spin backwards a lot, which helps it lift up towards the batter. His slower ball, called an off cutter, has gotten many batters out. He can also make the ball dip downwards by spinning it the other way, making it land sooner than expected. He can bowl different types of balls without changing how he releases the ball, which makes it tricky for batters to predict. His unique release point also lets him angle the ball towards right-handed batters and away from left-handed ones.

Jasprit is famous for his yorkers that swing late. He says he learned this skill by practicing with a tennis ball. He is considered one of the fastest Indian bowlers, usually bowling around 142 kilometers per hour. His fastest recorded speed was 153 kilometers per hour during a Test match in Australia in 2018.

"My all-time favourite bowlers are Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram and Brett Lee. I used to watch their videos and learn from them. I have learnt a lot from Johnson, and Malinga too. I try to learn from any senior bowlers who have played international cricket."

Shane Bond, a former New Zealand fast bowler and Mumbai Indians coach, said that Jasprit's unique bowling action is still very consistent. Former Indian fast bowler Ashish Nehra also noted that even though Jasprit runs differently, his final steps are perfectly aligned, making him very quick.

Outside Cricket

Personal Life

On 15 March 2021, Jasprit Bumrah married Sanjana Ganesan in Goa. Sanjana is a model and TV presenter from Pune, Maharashtra. She was also a finalist in a Miss India competition and appeared on a TV show called Splitsvilla. Jasprit and Sanjana first met during an interview in 2013. They became friends and started dating, eventually marrying in 2021. On 4 September 2023, they welcomed their son.

What People Say About Jasprit Bumrah

Many people believe Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers in the world across all types of cricket. He has received a lot of praise from former cricketers, experts, commentators, current players, and fans for his amazing fast bowling, accuracy, and performances.

Sir Vivian Richards, a legendary batter, even said he would rather face another famous fast bowler, Dennis Lillee, than Bumrah! Sir Richard Hadlee, a New Zealand legend, described him as a "shoulder or strength bowler" who gets his power from his final push. He also mentioned that it would be hard to teach his unique style and that it might make him more likely to get injuries compared to bowlers with more traditional styles. Another famous bowler, Michael Holding, who was known for his smooth bowling style, was amazed by how much effort Bumrah puts into his bowling. Holding wondered how long someone could keep up such an intense, short run-up without getting tired or injured. Former England captain Michael Atherton admitted he was "glad that he wasn’t in my era."

Current batters also share this view. Steve Smith called him a "complete package" as a bowler, saying his run-up looks a bit unusual and he releases the ball closer to the batter, which makes it feel faster. Alastair Cook said he couldn't stop watching him bowl. England captain Ben Stokes, after being bowled out by Bumrah, simply said, "What a player!"

Jasprit's smart bowling has also been praised. Shane Warne called one of his bowling performances "the best of the summer" and "a class above" other fast bowlers, even on a pitch that was easy to bat on.

Pakistan's legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram explicitly called him the "best bowler in the world," highlighting his ability to bowl perfect yorkers under pressure. Other legendary fast bowlers like Andy Roberts, Curtly Ambrose, Ian Bishop, and Waqar Younis have praised his unique action, impact, precision, and how he mentally dominates batters. Waqar Younis even said that Bumrah is better than all of them, with better skills and thinking at his age, calling him "the best the world has ever seen." Lasith Malinga, Matthew Hayden, and Dale Steyn have also commended Jasprit for his mastery of yorkers and his ability to adapt to different conditions.

Indian cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan, Ravi Shastri, and Sunil Gavaskar have highlighted his consistency and leadership in India's bowling attack. Ricky Ponting and commentator Harsha Bhogle have praised his smart tactics and calmness in important moments. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev called him "1000 times better" than himself and "the number one bowler in the world." West Indies legend Brian Lara stated that Bumrah "deserves to be called the 'Greatest Of All Time' (GOAT)." Australian great Michael Clarke described him as "the best fast bowler ever" in all types of cricket, calling him "a freak" (meaning incredibly talented).

After his amazing bowling in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final, former England pacemen Stuart Broad and Steven Finn argued he is "arguably the best fast bowler ever" and "on another planet" (meaning incredibly good). Faf du Plessis compared having him on a team to "having a genie" because he's so magical. Australian cricket bowling legend Glenn McGrath admitted his own "fuel tank was bigger" because he didn't bowl as fast as Bumrah. Australian captain Pat Cummins identified Jasprit as "India’s most influential player." England’s Harry Brook declared him "arguably the best of all time right now." South Africa’s Shaun Pollock highlighted his "amazing wrist position" and his rare talent to do well in both the early and late parts of a game. India bowling coach Morne Morkel said he was "blown away" (very impressed) by Bumrah's practice sessions and called him "the number one bowler in the world."

Following India’s successful win of the T20 World Cup in the 2026 final, where Jasprit took 4 wickets for 15 runs and was named Player of the Match, even more praise followed. India captain Suryakumar Yadav described him as a "once-in-a-generation bowler" and a "national treasure," saying he is "the best in the business." Former England captain Nasser Hussain called him an "absolute genius" and said India is "almost unbeatable" when he plays. Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that a new word, "Bumrahesque," should be used to describe amazing performances, just like "Bradmanesque" is used for a legendary batter. He also called him the Player of the Tournament, and former captain MS Dhoni publicly praised him as a "CHAMPION BOWLER."

Awards and Recognitions

Jasprit Bumrah has won the Polly Umrigar Award for the best male cricketer for India three times: in 2018–19, 2021–22, and 2023–24.

He also received the Dilip Sardesai Award for taking the most wickets in Test cricket in 2018–19.

For his achievements during India's tour of England in 2021, he was chosen by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2022.

Jasprit was given The Times of India TOISA Cricketer of the Year award in 2021.

Honours

India

• Men's T20 World Cup: 2024, 2026
• Asia Cup: 2016, 2018, 2023, 2025

Individual

• ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year: 2024
• Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year): 2024
• ICC Men's Player of the Month: June 2024 & December 2024
• Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World: 2024
• T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament:2024