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Jasprit Bumrah
Name: Jasprit Bumrah
Position: Right-Arm Fast Bowler
Number: 93
Age: 31
Height: 5' 8

About Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah’s journey is unlike any other in Indian cricket—a story of an unorthodox action, humble beginnings, and a meteoric rise to become one of the finest fast bowlers in the world. Born on December 6, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Bumrah was raised by his mother after losing his father at a young age. Cricket became both his escape and his purpose. When Bumrah first burst onto the scene, many doubted whether his slingy, unorthodox bowling action would survive the demands of top-level cricket. But he wasn’t just different—he was brilliant. He made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2013 and quickly proved that he was a rare gem. Under the guidance of Lasith Malinga and the Mumbai coaching staff, Bumrah refined his skills and grew into a death-overs specialist, known for his deadly yorkers, deceptive slower balls, and steely nerves. Bumrah’s international debut came in early 2016, and he never looked back. In ODIs and T20s, he became India’s go-to bowler during crunch moments. His Test debut in South Africa in 2018 surprised many, but he silenced critics with sheer pace, movement, and intelligence. His spell against Australia in Melbourne in 2018, where he picked up a six-wicket haul, is already part of Indian cricketing folklore. Despite injuries threatening to derail his momentum at times, Bumrah’s comebacks have been even more impressive. He’s not just India’s premier pacer—he’s one of the best in the world across all formats. His unique ability to deliver yorkers at will and maintain discipline even under pressure makes him invaluable. Off the field, Bumrah is soft-spoken, grounded, and intensely private. In 2021, he married sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, and the couple has since maintained a low-profile yet endearing presence on social media. Bumrah doesn’t chase the limelight—his focus remains on his craft. For a country once dominated by spin, Bumrah has become a symbol of India’s fast-bowling revolution. With every run-up and delivery, he proves that brilliance doesn’t always come in conventional packaging. Jasprit Bumrah’s story is one of perseverance, innovation, and quiet fire—a boy from Gujarat who turned into the nation’s fiercest pace weapon.