Jasprit Bumrah was born on December 6, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to a Punjabi Sikh family. His childhood was one of suffering because his father, Jasbir Singh, died when Bumrah was five years old. He grew up with his mother, Daljit Kaur, who was a school principal, in a simple home. Despite his family’s struggles financially, his mother supported him in pursuing his love of cricket.
Bumrah started playing cricket as a young boy in his locality. His natural talent and peculiar bowling action caught the eye of coaches early on. Sanjay Patel, a retired Gujarat cricketer, played a crucial role in the development of his career. Bumrah broke through in the 2013 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where his aggressive pace and unorthodox action stood him out.
Domestic and IPL Career
Bumrah’s homecoming for Gujarat in 2013 was the beginning of his professional career. Yet, it was the Indian Premier League (IPL) that turned him into a household name. Former Mumbai Indians (MI) coach John Wright noticed him in a domestic match and suggested him to the team.
Hired by Mumbai Indians in 2013, Bumrah soon became an integral part under the tutelage of Lasith Malinga. His deadly yorkers and ability to handle high-pressure situations made him one of MI’s biggest match-winners. One of his most memorable performances came in the 2017 IPL Final, where he successfully defended 14 runs against Rising Pune Supergiant, securing the title for Mumbai Indians. Over the years, he has played a major role in MI’s championship victories in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
International Career
ODI & T20I Debut (2016)
Bumrah debuted in ODI on January 23, 2016, against Australia in Sydney, and three days later, he debuted in T20I in Adelaide, where he took the wicket of David Warner as his first wicket. His consistency and capacity to bowl yorkers at the death immediately turned him into India’s number-one bowler in limited-overs cricket.
Test Debut & Success (2018–Present)
Bumrah made his Test debut in January 2018 against South Africa. He soon became an international sensation after picking five-wicket hauls in South Africa, England, and Australia in the same year—being the first Asian bowler to achieve this distinction.
In 2019, he made history by bagging a hat-trick against the West Indies in Tests and solidified his place among the world’s best fast bowlers. His heroics were instrumental in India’s historic Test series wins in Australia (2018–19 and 2020–21). By 2021, he was the fastest Indian pacer to attain 100 Test wickets.
Achievements and Records
- Fastest Indian pacer to 100 Test wickets.
- First Asian bowler with five-wicket hauls in South Africa, England, Australia, and West Indies.
- Multiple IPL titles with Mumbai Indians.
- Polly Umrigar Award (2018–19) – Best International Cricketer by BCCI.
- Arjuna Award (2021) for outstanding performance in cricket.
- Named in ICC ODI, T20I, and Test Teams of the Year multiple times.
- Known as India’s Yorker King, redefining bowling in death overs.
- Playing Style and Strengths
- Bumrah’s success comes from his special sling-arm action, making batsmen unable to anticipate him.
- His positives are: Deadly Yorkers: A trademark art mastered under the guidance of Malinga.
- Variations: Equally comfortable bowling slower balls, bouncers, and reverse swing.
- Calm Under Pressure: Extremely good at delivering under pressure situations, particularly in death overs.
Personal Life
In March 2021, Jasprit Bumrah wedded Sanjana Ganesan, who is a former Miss India contestant and a sports presenter. Their marriage was a small, intimate affair, and the couple regularly posts photos and videos of themselves on social media. Off the pitch, Bumrah is a fan of watching films, playing video games, and spending time with his loved ones.
Legacy and Influence
Jasprit Bumrah is not only a bowler, he is a revolution for Indian fast bowling. Historically renowned for churning out spinners, India discovered in Bumrah a global class fast bowler who could dominate in all forms and conditions. His yorkers, poise, and match-winning capacity redefined India’s pace unit.
He inspired the next generation of Indian fast bowlers that proving consistency, hard work, and self-confidence can defeat any adversity. Ranging from holding totals in the IPL to bringing game-changing spells abroad, Bumrah has emerged as India’s ultimate match-winner.
Now, Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best fast bowlers of world cricket—an idol whose rise from the lanes of Ahmedabad to the Yorker King of World Cricket is just inspirational.
