Name Hindi: जसप्रित बुमरा / Gender Man
Jasprit Bumrah: A Noteworthy Face of Indian Cricket
Born on December 6, 1993, in Gujarat, Jasprit Jasbir Singh Bumrah has risen to fame as an exceptional Indian cricketer. This exemplary right-arm fast bowler is particularly famed for his unique bowling style and his capability to bowl accurate yorkers at the death overs in limited-overs cricket.
Early Life and Career
Bumrah lost his father when he was just seven years old and was brought up by his mother, Daljit Bumrah – a school teacher. Despite life’s hardships, he maintained an unwavering focus on cricket and kept honing his skills relentlessly.
Domestic Career
Bumrah began his career playing for the Gujarat team during the 2012–13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He quickly caught the eye with an impressive performance against Mumbai. In this match, he claimed three wickets conceding only fourteen runs that led him to the spotlight. His consistent performances in domestic tournaments paved the way for his entry into the Indian Premier League (IPL) where he represented Mumbai Indians since 2013.
- In IPL debut match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Bumrah took three crucial wickets securing Mumbai’s victory.
- He became one of the dependable bowlers for Mumbai Indians leading them to several victories including title wins in 2015, 2019 and 2020 seasons.
International Career
Bumrah made his ODI debut in January 2016 against Australia and within no time established himself as a key player in India’s bowling attack.
- He was a prominent part of the squad in India’s commendable journey to the semi-finals during 2015 and 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
- Bumrah gained worldwide recognition for his bowling skills, especially for his ability to bowl exceptional yorkers under pressure situations. He soon became one of the best ODI bowlers, topping the ICC ODI Bowler Rankings multiple times.
In December 2018, he made Test debut against South Africa and showcased his brilliance taking five wickets in just eight overs, becoming the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50 test wickets in terms of matches played.
Awards and Recognition
- Jasprit Bumrah was conferred with Polly Umrigar Award as International Cricketer for 2018-19 by The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- He received Dilip Sardesai Award as Best Men’s International Cricketer for 2018 series vs England.
- Bumrah shared Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year 2021 along with Joe Root from England.
Jasprit Bumrah continues to forge forward on the cricketing front with an evolving repertoire of weapons that keeps his competitors on their toes. His skill sets, strategic abilities accompanied by rigorous discipline make him not only a crucial asset for Team India but also a formidable opponent across all formats of international cricket.
