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| Jasprit Bumrah | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Country | India |
| Fullname | Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah |
| Birth date | 1993-12-06 |
| Birth place | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast |
| Role | Bowler |
Jasprit Bumrah is an Indian international cricketer known for his pace bowling and distinctive action. He represents India in Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 International formats and plays in domestic and franchise competitions. Renowned for yorkers, death bowling, and reverse-swing, he has been central to India's bowling unit across tours and global tournaments.
Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Bumrah studied and trained in local academies and clubs in Gujarat and Mumbai. He progressed through pathways involving the Gujarat cricket team, Mumbai cricket team, and coaching influences linked to academies associated with figures like Dinesh Lad and programs connected to the Board of Control for Cricket in India and state associations. Early exposure to age-group tournaments such as the Vijay Merchant Trophy and performances in district and state circuits led to recognition by scouts and franchises including Mumbai Indians from the Indian Premier League.
Bumrah made his mark in domestic competitions representing Gujarat cricket team in the Ranji Trophy, the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His performances in the Indian Premier League for Mumbai Indians against franchises like Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders elevated his reputation. He also featured in domestic tournaments that feed into national selection panels overseen by the National Cricket Academy and selectors from the BCCI. Strong showings in knockout stages and critical death overs brought him contracts and retention by franchise owners and coaches such as Mahela Jayawardene and Rohit Sharma.
Bumrah debuted for India in limited-overs formats and quickly became a regular across tours to venues such as Lord's, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Wankhede Stadium. He played pivotal roles in bilateral series against nations including Australia national cricket team, England cricket team, South Africa national cricket team, and Pakistan national cricket team, and in tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC World Twenty20. Under captains such as Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, he produced match-winning spells in Test matches, ODI fixtures, and T20 Internationals, including tours to England, Australia, New Zealand, and West Indies. Selection decisions involving the Indian national cricket team management and national selectors often highlighted his fitness, workload management, and strategic use in series against Bangladesh national cricket team and Sri Lanka national cricket team.
Bumrah is noted for an unorthodox, slingy action, short run-up, and ability to generate pace and seam movement. His repertoire includes yorkers, bouncers, slower balls, and ability to extract reverse-swing on abrasive pitches seen in venues like Chepauk Stadium and Eden Gardens. Bowlers and coaches such as Dale Steyn, Wasim Akram, and James Anderson have been referenced in comparative analyses of fast-bowling technique. His biomechanics have been studied by sports scientists linked to institutes like the National Institute of Sports and physiotherapists familiar with workload protocols used by teams like India national cricket team and franchises in the Indian Premier League.
He has several milestones in international cricket, including key five-wicket hauls in Test matches and match-defining wicket tallies in ODIs and T20Is. Notable performances came in series such as India’s tours of Australia and South Africa and in tournaments administered by the International Cricket Council. Records include being among fastest Indian pacers to reach wicket landmarks and unique statistics in death-overs economy versus teams like Australia national cricket team and England cricket team. His impact influenced match outcomes in fixtures at venues including Adelaide Oval, Wankhede Stadium, and Ageas Bowl.
Bumrah hails from a Punjabi family based in Gujarat and has been associated with mentors and teammates from the domestic and international circuits. Off the field, he engages with charitable initiatives and maintains fitness regimes under conditioning staff who have worked with franchises and national teams. Interactions with personalities such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and coaching staff including Jason Gillespie and Anil Kumble have been part of his professional network.
He has received accolades from bodies including the BCCI and recognition in media and annual awards for performances in series and tournaments like the Indian Premier League and ICC events. Honors include selections in prestigious squads, player-of-the-match awards in bilateral and multilateral competitions, and listings in cricketing rankings published by the International Cricket Council.
Category:Indian cricketers Category:Living people Category:1993 births