Cricketer

Jasprit Bumrah

Born 6 December 1993 · Gujarat

First bowler to top ICC rankings in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is simultaneously.

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national team in all three formats of the game and has captained India in Tests and T20Is. Widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time, Bumrah became the first bowler to reach the No. 1 position in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings across all three formats and the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in Tests, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals. He represents Gujarat in domestic cricket and the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Jasprit Bumrah is the only Indian bowler to have taken 100 wickets in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, achieving this across all international formats.

The Story

In 2012–13, Jasprit Bumrah made his domestic debut in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, helping Gujarat clinch their maiden title, a breakthrough that put him on the Indian cricket radar.

🌟 January 2016 marked Bumrah's international debut during India's tour of Australia, where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the T20 series, a remarkable start on foreign soil.

3By 2018, Bumrah had debuted in Test cricket against South Africa and quickly became the fastest Indian fast bowler to reach 200 Test wickets, redefining pace bowling benchmarks for India.

4In the IPL, since 2013, he has taken 181 wickets in 142 matches for Mumbai Indians, becoming their second-highest wicket-taker after Lasith Malinga and instrumental in five title wins.

🏅 Awards & Honours

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ICC ODI Team of the Year multiple times

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Polly Umrigar Award

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In 2016, Bumrah was the highest wicket-taker in T20Is for the calendar year, claiming 28 wickets, a milestone that highlighted his early dominance in the shortest format.

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Through the Years

3 photographs from the archives

Jasprit Bumrah in a portrait photograph showcasing his cricketing profile (2021).

2021

Jasprit Bumrah with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public event (2023).

Jasprit Bumrah meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi after T20 World Cup victory in New Delhi (2024).

🗓️ A Life in Moments

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Birth

Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Jasprit Bumrah was born into a Punjabi Ramgarhia Sikh family in Ahmedabad, marking the start of a future cricketing career unusual for the region.

1993

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Career

Domestic Debut in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Bumrah debuted for Gujarat in the 2012–13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, helping them win their first title.

2012

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IPL Debut for Mumbai Indians

Signed by Mumbai Indians for the 2013 IPL season, beginning a long and successful association.

2013

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International Debut in Australia

Made international debut in T20Is and ODIs during India's Australia tour, finishing as the highest wicket-taker in the T20 series.

2016

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Test Debut Against South Africa

Bumrah debuted in Test cricket during the 2018 season against South Africa, quickly establishing himself as a key bowler.

2018

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Career-High ICC Test Bowling Rating

Achieved a rating of 908 points, surpassing Ashwin's record and ranking joint-16th all-time in ICC Test bowling rankings.

2024

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Award

Player of the Tournament, T20 World Cup

Took 15 wickets at an economy of 4.17, helping India win the 2024 T20 World Cup and earning Player of the Tournament honors.

2024

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🔍LESSER KNOWN

Bumrah's unique bowling action, characterized by an unorthodox sling-arm delivery, was developed during his early years in Ahmedabad and is credited with creating deceptive pace and accuracy.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

He is the second fastest Indian to reach 100 ODI wickets, demonstrating rapid progression in limited-overs cricket after his international debut in 2016.

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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

Bumrah has been awarded the Polly Umrigar Award by the BCCI three times (2018–19, 2021–22, 2023–24), reflecting his consistency over multiple years at the highest level.

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🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

These recordings preserve the legacy of Bharat's icons

Who’s The Boss? Ep 2 | Jasprit Bumrah & Sanjana Ganesan | Hosted by Geeta Basra & Harbhajan Singh

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🌱 What changed because of them

Bumrah's rise has transformed India's fast bowling strategy, inspiring institutions like the BCCI to invest more heavily in nurturing pace bowlers from non-traditional regions like Gujarat. His consistent performances in all formats have influenced team selections and bowling tactics, shifting Indian cricket's historical reliance on spin to a more balanced attack. Additionally, his success in the IPL and international cricket has increased scouting attention on domestic T20 tournaments such as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

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Jasprit Bumrah

A detail thatsurprised us

The Story

🏅 Awards & Honours

🔍 One thing most people don't know

Through the Years

🗓️ A Life in Moments

🗝️Discoveries

🎙️ Speeches & Recordings

🌱 What changed because of them

💬 Social Buzz

💭 Memories & Tributes

A detail that
surprised us