A Star is Born (1993)
Jasprit Bumrah was born on 6th December, 1993.
Initially, he showed everyone his exceptional talent and could swing the ball both ways.
He developed into a bowler who could hit stumps and edges with ease.
The deadly yorker and the unconventional bowling action made him a perfect end, a bowler’s nightmare.
A career of greatness started in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Bumrah as he got established as the main bowling strength of Mumbai Indians.
| Category | Achievements |
|---|
| Key Skills | Deadly yorker, death bowling, pressure performance |
| IPL Contributions | 5 title-winning campaigns with Mumbai Indians |
| Test Debut Year | 2018 |
| Test Record (2018) | 48 wickets in 9 matches |
| Captaincy (2024) | Led India to victories in Cape Town and Perth |
He represented them throughout all their five title conquesting campaigns between 2013 and 2020.
Death bowling has made him one of the cricketing sphere’s top pressure performers.
Dhoni called him ‘the find of the tour’ when the team played T20Is against Australia in 2015-16. Bumrah topped the wicket-takers list in that series and soon emerged as the top one for India across all three game forms.
He performed well whenever the team needed him most.
Dream Test Debut in 2018
Bumrah’s Test career took off with a bang in 2018.
His first year was magical—48 wickets in nine matches, including game-changing spells in Johannesburg and Melbourne.
His ability to deliver under harsh conditions made him a standout bowler in India’s historic overseas victories.
Historic Achievements
Bumrah was the difference between India and its opponents in back-to-back series wins in Australia (2018-19 and 2019-20).
He made 18 wickets against England when India was ahead at 2-1 in 2021.
The Captain’s Touch in 2024
They started in 2024, with Bumrah leading India to some famous victories in Capetown and Perth as a stand-in captain.
He also matched the legend record of Kapil Dev in terms of a five-wicket haul in a match outside Asia and thus sealed his place as one of the greatest bowlers India has produced.
Reference: CRICINFOESPN
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