Among India’s right arm fastest bowlers, Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah, nicknamed Jassi, JB and Boom was born on 06 December 1993 in a Sikh household in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He is a phenomenal speedster playing for the Indian Cricket Team and has made his mark in all formats of cricket. Holding a record of 400 international wickets, he had added the title of ‘Fastest Bowler in the world’. In 2024, he also achieved a historic milestone in the ICC Test Bowling Rankings, surprising Ravichandran Ashwini by bagging 907 points. This marks Bumrah as a pivotal player in the Indian cricket team showcasing his legacy in Cricket.
Facts at a Glance
| Parameters | Detail |
| Full Name | Jasprit Jasbir Bumrah |
| Date of birth | 6 December 1993 |
| Birthplace | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| School | Nirman High School, Vastrapur |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife Name | Sanjana Ganesan |
| International Cricket | ODI debut in 2016 |
| Jersey Number | 93 |
| Domestic State/Team | Gujarat team |
| Coach | Childhood Coach Kishore Trivedi |
| Records | Fastest Indian Pacer to 100 Wickets in ODI.First Asian Bowler to take 5 Wickets in a Test Innings.Scored a Half Century against the Australia A team. In the same year (2017), he took five wickets in singles test Innings against SENA countries, including South Africa, England, and Australia.Scored 3 Hat tricks in a Test match out of only three Indians to do so.Only Bowler with 200 Test wickets at an average of 19.40. |
| Favourite Bowl | Yorker Bowling Technique |
| Awards | Polly Umrigar Award (2018 – 19 and 2021 – 22) |
| Cars Collection | Mercedes Maybach S560 – INR 2.55 Cr Nissan GT-R – INR 2.15 Cr Range Rover Velar – INR 90 Lakh Toyota Innova Crysta – INR 26 Lakh Hyundai Verna – INR 18 Lakh Toyota Etios – INR 13 Lakh Maruti Dzire – INR 9 Lakh |
| Bike Collection | NA |
| Salary | INR 7 Cr annually as per his contract. Additional Fee in a Test match – INR 15 lakh, ODI – INR 6 lakh and T20I – INR 3 Lakh |
| Favourite Cricketer | Former Australian Bowler Mitchell Johnson |
Jasprit Bumrah Early Life, School & Family
Jasprit had his fair share of challenges to overcome to become a key player in the Indian cricket team. He was 5 years old when his father Santokh Singh Bumrah, a businessman, passed away due to hepatitis B.
Daljit Kaur, Jasprit’s mother raised him as a single mother alongside his elder sister, Juhika. His mother worked as a head facility at Nirman High School in Ahmedabad. He then started playing cricket on the Nimran’s school team. He began practising his yorker (ball pitched near to popping case to deceive the batter) bowling techniques in an attempt to not disturb his mother’s afternoon nap. Which then became his signature bowling style.
His ability and attentiveness to bowl Yorkers caught his attention, and in December 2010, he was selected for the Under 19 Gujrat state team.
Youth and Domestic Career
Bumrah was selected for the under-19 Gujarat Cricket Association. However, he was still unable to play. His start was not smooth, as he was kept on reserve instead of the main squad of 15.
After three matches, he was given the opportunity in the fourth match against Vidarbha with other reserve players. This was when his official T20 debut was made on Gujrat team vs Maharashtra for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2012 -13. He was able to make his team win by getting the title of ‘Man of the Match’, striking 7 wickets in his first match. And defeating the Punjab team in the final match.
He consistently played on the Gujrat team. In the 2015 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he took the game by 5 wickets and the Gujrat team claimed Vijay Hazare Trophy by a final of 139 runs against Delhi.
Bumrah made his List A Debut in under 23 against Pakistan in the year 2011.
International Career
The Big Break (2016-17)
Jasprit Bumrah started his international career with his One Day International (ODI) debut in January 2016 against Australia. Followed by his T20I debut.
In the ODI series, he took down his first international wicket opposite Steve Smith, Australia team caption at 2 wickets and 40 Runs.
Soon, Bumrah’s T20I debut was made against Australia. He took down the first T20I wickets opposite David Warner at the score of 3/23. He was then proclaimed as “The highest wicket-taker in the series by 6 wickets”, bowling India high scoring win.
Bumrah then made his way into the Indian squad for the ICC World Twenty20, where India lost the wicket in each match except against Bangladesh. India made it to the semi-finals against the West Indies. The match was not in the Indian team’s favour, but Bumrah’s average was 38.25.
Test Debut, World Cup and India Test Match (2018 to 2024)
Bumrah’s Test Debut was made in January 2018 against South Africa, he took down 5 maiden wickets. He ended the 2018 calendar year with 48 Wickets, setting a record by becoming the first Indian bowler to do so in the debut year.
In 2018, an impeccable mark was made when he set the statistics at 6/33 on the Boxing Day test during India’s Australia tour and became the first Asian Bowler and take down 5 wickets hauls against Australia, England and South Africa in the same year.
In Feb 2018, he became the highest-ranking bowler in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings.
In 2019, this Fastest pacer made his name in the Indian Squad for the Cricket World Cup and took down the 100th ODI wicket against Sri Lanka. He was able to close the tournament as India’s leading wicket-taker at 18 wickets down in 9 matches. Later in 2019, he made a record in a fourth test match, taking a five-wicket haul against West Indies and becoming the 3rd Indian to achieve a hat-trick in a Test Match and finished the series at the stats of 13 Wickets. However, due to a stress injury was not able to perform in the last match against South Africa.
In 2020, Bumrah was titles in the ICC men’s T20I Team of the Decade. In the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Sydney is against the Australia team. He was ruled out of the match due to an abdominal strain, taking 11 wickets overall. India won this test match.
In 2021, on an England tour, he captained the Indian team in the last match of the series as Rohit Sharma was not performed due to Covid and became the highest wicket-taker with 23 wickets. During 2023, he suffered a back injury and hit the ground for the Aisa World Cup 2023, as Captain of the Indian team against Ireland. India won the Asia World Cup and Bumrah did not fail to let his imprint as one of the best pacers as the leading fourth wicket-taker at 20 wickets.
Last year in 2024, During the England tour, Bumrah hit a milestone by becoming the joint third-fastest Indian to take down 150 test wickets. He reached number one ranking across all the formats of crickets at a stat of 6 wickets and 45 runs and grabbed the title “Man of the Match”. On June 2024, he proved to be a pivotal player in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, by taking 15 wickets. He earned the title “Player of the tournament” as India celebrated its victory over South Africa. In September 2024, Bumrah again made a mark at 400 International wickets and became the fastest bowler with 200 test wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He broke the record of Bishen Singh Bedi (31 wickets in 1997-98) at 32 wickets by taking down Australia.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
In 2013, when Jasprit played against the Mumbai team on the Gujrat team (Under 19), his unconventional style caught the eyes of the head coach of Mumbai Indian, John Wright, he was really impressed by Bumrah’s performance and unique bowling style and he got signed for Mumbai Indian (2013) making his debut in Indian premier league just at the age of 19.
At the age of 19, He played his first IPL match against Royal challenges at 3 wickets and 32 runs. The Mumbai Indian team also became the winning team in that IPL season. Since Bumrah has played In IPL five times in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
Future of Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah is known for his unorthodox playing style; the player has set a different pace for the Indian bowlers. His ability and sharpness to blow Yorker back-to-back is unconventional but not entirely offbeat. In the past years, he emerged as one of India’s fastest pacers setting him apart.
The future holds countless opportunities as he takes the wickets down. He is praised by numerous cricketers, commentators and fans for his playing style, accuracy and performance. Giving India one of his terrific players.
Jasprit Bumrah Life – FAQs
Q. What is Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling speed?
Bumrah can bowl at an average speed of 140-145 km/h, with his fastest delivery recorded at 153.26 km/h.
Q. How did Bumrah develop his unique bowling action?
He developed his unorthodox action while practicing in his backyard, focusing on accuracy and deception rather than conventional technique.
Q. Who inspired Jasprit Bumrah to become a fast bowler?
He was inspired by former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga and Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath.
Q. Does Bumrah have any nickname given by his teammates?
Yes, his Mumbai Indians teammates often call him “Boom Boom” due to his explosive bowling style.
Q. What is Bumrah’s highest score in international cricket?
His highest score in Test cricket is 34 runs, which he achieved against England in 2021.
Q. Which IPL season was Bumrah’s best in terms of wickets?
His best IPL season was in 2020, where he took 27 wickets, playing a crucial role in Mumbai Indians’ title win.
Q. What is the reason behind Bumrah’s minimal use of bouncers?
He relies more on yorkers, slower balls, and seam movement instead of excessive bouncers to surprise batsmen.
Q. Has Bumrah ever bowled a super over in international cricket?
Yes, he bowled a super over against New Zealand in a T20I in 2020, successfully restricting the opposition.
Q. Did Bumrah ever play under MS Dhoni’s captaincy?
Yes, he made his international debut under Dhoni’s leadership in 2016.
Q. How does Bumrah maintain his fitness for fast bowling?
He follows a strict fitness routine including strength training, swimming, and yoga to avoid injuries.
Q. Has Jasprit Bumrah ever been ranked No.1 in all three formats simultaneously?
No, but he has held the No.1 ranking in both ODI and T20I formats at different times.
Q. What is Bumrah’s most memorable spell in international cricket?
His 6/19 against England in the 2024 Test series is considered one of his finest performances.
Q. Has Bumrah ever captained India in a Test match?
Yes, he captained India in a Test match against England in July 2022.
Q. What is the significance of Bumrah’s jersey number 93?
It represents his birth year (1993), and he has worn it since his early domestic cricket days.
Q. Does Bumrah have any special superstitions before a match?
He follows a routine of wearing his left shoe first before stepping onto the field.
Q. Which was the first ICC event where Bumrah represented India?
He played in the ICC World Twenty20 in 2016 as his first major ICC event.
Q. Has Bumrah ever taken a 10-wicket haul in a Test match?
No, but he has taken multiple 5-wicket hauls in a single Test match.
Q. What role does Jasprit Bumrah play in Mumbai Indians’ leadership group?
He has been part of the leadership group and is considered a key mentor for young fast bowlers.
Q. How did Bumrah meet his wife, Sanjana Ganesan?
They met during a cricket tournament where Sanjana was working as a sports presenter.
Q. What is Bumrah’s favorite format of cricket?
Though he excels in all formats, he has mentioned that Test cricket is his favorite due to its challenges.
