Jasprit Bumrah Family Tree

Jasprit Bumrah - A Lifestory

Jasprit Bumrah's life story embodies dedication, uniqueness, and meteoric rise. Despite early struggles after losing his father at a young age, Bumrah's passion for cricket drove him to practice relentlessly, even using makeshift facilities. His unorthodox bowling action, initially met with skepticism, became his trademark, propelling him to success. The "Mumbai Indians" took a chance on him in the "2013 IPL," where he excelled and subsequently earned a spot in the Indian national team. Bumrah's record-breaking achievements, including being the fastest Indian pacer to 150 Test wickets and World Cup heroics, solidify his status as one of cricket's elite. His journey from street cricket to international stardom inspires countless aspiring cricketers worldwide.

Birth

Jasprit Bumrah was born on December 6, 1993, into a Sikh Punjabi family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. His father, Late. Jasbir Singh, ran a chemical business, while his mother, Daljeet Bumrah, worked as a schoolteacher.

Family Information

Parents:
Late. Jasbir Singh (Father)
Daljit Bumrah (Mother)
Siblings:
Juhika Bumrah
Spouse:
Sanjana Ganesan
Children:
Angad Jasprit Bumrah

Education

He attended Nirman High School in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, where his mother served as the vice principal.

He also played cricket for his school team.

From Reserve Player to Match-Winner

Under-19 District Selection Trials (2010):
Participated in Gujarat Cricket Association's Under-19 trials.
Named as a reserve player due to his unconventional bowling action.
Took seven wickets in a three-day match when given a chance as a reserve player.
T20 Debut (2012–13):
Made his T20 debut for Gujarat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Maharashtra.
Delivered a Man of the Match performance in the final with figures of 3/14.
Helped Gujarat clinch the title by defeating Punjab.
Spotted by John Wright (2013):
Impressed former India coach John Wright during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Mumbai on March 18, 2013.
Was invited to join Mumbai Indians by Wright, who was scouting for the team.
First-Class Debut (2013):
Made his first-class debut for Gujarat against Vidarbha during the 2013–14 season.
Took seven wickets for 89 runs in the match.
Bowling Action Controversy (2015–16):
During the Vijay Hazare Trophy, umpires raised concerns about his bowling action after two matches.
The issue was resolved after the team management protested.
Vijay Hazare Trophy Victory (2015–16):
Played a crucial role in Gujarat’s victory in the tournament.
Took a five-wicket haul in the final against Delhi.
First-Class Batting Feat (2020):
Scored his maiden first-class half-century on December 11, 2020.
Remained unbeaten with 55 runs against Australia A during India's tour of Australia.

A Game-Changer in the IPL

Discovery and Debut:
John Wright, then head coach of Mumbai Indians, scouted Bumrah during the 2013–14 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Bumrah made his IPL debut in 2013 at the age of 19, taking 3/32 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), including Virat Kohli as his maiden IPL wicket.
Key Role in MI’s Success:
Bumrah has been instrumental in Mumbai Indians’ five IPL title wins in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Career Stats:
Played 133 matches and taken 165 wickets at an average of 22.51 and an economy rate of 7.30.
Holds two five-wicket hauls in the league and is the second-highest wicket-taker for MI after Lasith Malinga.
Notable Performances:
Defended 12 runs in a super over against Gujarat Lions in 2017.
Delivered figures of 3/7 in the 2017 playoffs against Kolkata Knight Riders, contributing to MI’s title run.
Took two wickets, including MS Dhoni, in the 2017 final against Rising Pune Supergiant, helping MI secure the trophy.
In the 2019 final, dismissed Ambati Rayudu and Dwayne Bravo and earned Player of the Match for his bowling.
Key Seasons:
2016: Finished as MI’s second-highest wicket-taker with 15 wickets.
2017: Ended as MI’s leading wicket-taker and the tournament’s third-highest wicket-taker with 20 wickets.
2019: Topped MI’s bowling charts with 19 wickets at an economy rate of 6.63 runs per over.
2020: Achieved his career-best season with 27 wickets, making him the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament.
Milestones and Records:
Reached 100 IPL wickets in 2020 by dismissing Virat Kohli.
Achieved his best bowling figures in IPL with 5/10 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022.
Secured his second five-wicket haul (5/21) against RCB in the 2024 season.
Took his 150th IPL wicket in 2024, dismissing Abhishek Porel.
Consistency and Leadership:
Emerged as MI’s leading wicket-taker in multiple seasons, including 2021 (21 wickets) and 2022 (15 wickets).
Injury and Comeback:
Missed the 2023 IPL season due to a back injury but returned strong in the 2024 season, taking 20 wickets and finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament.
Impact on Team Success:
Acknowledged by Sachin Tendulkar as the “best bowler in the world” after his performance in the 2019 IPL final.
Continues to be a match-winner for MI with impactful performances in high-pressure games.

Wicket-Taking Machine

Made his ODI debut in January 2016 against Australia, taking his first international wicket (Steve Smith) and finishing with figures of 2/40.
Debuted in T20Is during the same series, taking his maiden wicket (David Warner) and emerging as the highest wicket-taker with six wickets.
Took three wickets in the T20I series against Sri Lanka in February 2016.
Participated in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20, taking a wicket in all but one match and dismissing Chris Gayle in the semi-final, finishing the tournament with four wickets.
During India’s 2016 Zimbabwe tour, took 4/28 in the first ODI, became the highest wicket-taker of the series with nine wickets, and added five wickets in the T20I series.
Broke Dirk Nannes's record for most T20I wickets in a calendar year (28) during the West Indies series in August 2016.
Took six wickets in the ODI series against New Zealand in October 2016 at an average of 22.00.
Earned Player of the Match in the second T20I against England in January 2017 with figures of 2/20, finishing the series with five wickets.
Played in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, becoming India’s second-leading wicket-taker despite going wicketless in the first two matches.
Recorded 15 wickets in the 2017 Sri Lanka tour, setting a record for the most by a fast bowler in a bilateral ODI series of five or fewer matches.
Reached the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI bowler rankings in February 2018, alongside Rashid Khan.

Milestones in Test and ODI Cricket

Made his Test debut against South Africa in January 2018 and claimed his maiden five-wicket haul (5/54) in the third Test at Johannesburg, finishing as India's second-highest wicket-taker in the series.
Missed part of the 2018 England tour due to a thumb injury but returned for the third Test at Trent Bridge, taking 5/85, and ended the series with 14 wickets in three matches.
Achieved career-best figures of 6/33 during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in December 2018 and became the first Asian bowler to take five-wicket hauls in South Africa, England, and Australia in the same calendar year.
Finished 2018 as the joint highest wicket-taker in the Australia series with 21 dismissals and set a record for the most Test wickets (48) by an Indian in their debut year.
Named in the ICC World Test XI and ODI XI for 2018 due to his outstanding performances across formats.
Took his 100th ODI wicket during the 2019 World Cup, finishing as India’s highest wicket-taker with 18 dismissals and earning a spot in the 'Team of the Tournament' by ICC and ESPNcricinfo.
Claimed a five-wicket haul (5/7) in the first Test against West Indies in August 2019 and took a hat-trick in the second Test, becoming the third Indian to achieve the feat, finishing the series with 13 wickets.
Ruled out of South Africa's 2019 India tour due to a stress fracture in his lower back.

A Decade of Excellence: Achievements and Challenge

ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade: Named in the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Decade (2011–2020) in December 2020.
2020–21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ruled out of the final Test at the Gabba due to an abdominal strain. Faced racial abuse in Sydney during the third Test, leading to a formal complaint by India. Finished as the fifth-highest wicket-taker of the series with 11 dismissals as India won the trophy.
First Home Test Match: Played his first Test in India in February 2021 against England at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium and claimed his maiden home Test wicket (Daniel Lawrence).
ICC World Test Championship Final: Represented India in the 2021 final against New Zealand but went wicketless as India lost by eight wickets.
2021 England Tour: Became the highest wicket-taker of the Test series with 23 dismissals and was named Player of the Series alongside England’s Joe Root.
First Test Captaincy: Captained India in July 2022 during the rescheduled fifth Test against England, replacing Rohit Sharma. Scored 29 runs in a Stuart Broad over, setting a record for the most runs in a Test over.
2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Part of India’s squad, but the team failed to reach the semi-finals.
Vice-Captaincy Appointment: Named vice-captain for the T20I and Test series against Sri Lanka in February 2022, taking his maiden five-wicket haul in a Test in India.
Wisden Recognition: Named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year in April 2022.
ODI Records in England: Achieved figures of 6/19 in the first ODI against England in July 2022, India's best bowling performance against England and third-best overall in ODIs.
ODI Ranking Milestone: Regained the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's ODI player rankings in July 2022, overtaking Trent Boult.
Injury Setbacks: Missed the 2022 Asia Cup and T20 World Cup due to a back injury. He played two T20Is against Australia before being sidelined again due to recurring back pain.

Marriage

On March 15, 2021, Jasprit Bumrah married model and presenter Sanjana Ganesan in a private ceremony in Goa. She was a former Miss India finalist and participated in MTV's Splitsvilla in 2014.

They welcomed their son, Angad on September 4, 2023.

400 Wickets and Beyond: Historic Achievements

Jasprit Bumrah missed the Sri Lanka series in January 2023 and underwent back surgery in March 2023.
He missed the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023 due to his back injury.
Bumrah returned to international cricket in August 2023 as India's captain in the T20I series against Ireland, winning Player of the Series in a 2–0 victory.
In the 2023 Asia Cup, he played four matches, taking four wickets with an economy rate of 4.17 runs per over, helping India win the tournament.
During the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Bumrah took 20 wickets, finishing as the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the tournament, though India lost the final to Australia.
In February 2024, Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer and joint third-fastest Indian to take 150 Test wickets during the second match of England's tour.
He recorded bowling figures of 6/45 in the same match, earning the Player of the Match award.
Bumrah became the first Indian fast bowler to achieve the No. 1 ICC Test ranking and the first bowler to rank No. 1 across all formats.
In the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Bumrah took 15 wickets at an economy rate of 4.17 runs per over and was named Player of the Tournament as India won the title.
In September 2024, he achieved the milestone of 400 international wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh, becoming the sixth Indian fast bowler to reach this mark.

The Yorker King Bowling Style

Unorthodox Bowling Action:
Bumrah has a stiff-armed, unorthodox bowling action with a short run-up and small stuttering strides.
His unusual release point makes it hard for batters to read his bowling.
Hyperextended Elbow for Speed:
His hyperextended right elbow allows him to release the ball from beyond the crease, reducing its travel distance and increasing perceived speed.
The hyperextension also imparts backspin, creating lift towards the batter (Magnus effect).
Powerplay and Death Overs Specialist:
Bumrah is often used in powerplay and death overs due to his pace, yorkers, and short-length balls targeting the stumps.
His unpredictable deliveries make him effective in these crucial phases.
Swing and Reverse Swing:
Bumrah can swing the ball both ways and use reverse swing, particularly in Indian conditions.
He bowls a variety of lengths without altering his release point, making it difficult for batters to judge.
Effective Slower Variation (Off-Cutter):
His off-cutter has been highly effective in dismissing batters, with its dip causing the ball to land earlier.
The variation adds to his deception, making him difficult to face.
Control and Accuracy:
Bumrah maintains excellent control, often bowling 43% of his deliveries on a good line and length.
He has the highest average pace among bowlers who consistently bowl on this line and length.
Late-Swinging Yorkers:
Bumrah is known for his late-swinging yorker, a skill developed by practicing with a tennis ball.
His yorkers are a key weapon in limited-overs cricket.
Speed and Records:
Bumrah's average speed is 142 km/h, with a fastest recorded speed of 153 km/h.
During the 2018 India Tour of Australia, he outpaced Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins.
Learning from Senior Bowlers:
Bumrah has learned from top bowlers like Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram, and Lasith Malinga.
He has adapted techniques from these players to shape his own style.
Expert Opinions on his Action:
Shane Bond and Ashish Nehra have praised Bumrah's repeatable action and the effectiveness of his last few steps in his run-up for generating pace.

Anecdotes

He started his cricket career facing hardship, losing his father early and practicing with whatever he could find. His unusual bowling style, initially a worry, became his trademark.
In May 2010, he showed his talent with seven wickets in an Under19 trial, even though he wasn't initially picked.
His T20 debut for Gujarat in May 2012 was a huge success, earning him "Man of the Match." A chance meeting with John Wright of the Mumbai Indians in March 2013 led to his IPL start and a quick rise to the top.
He overcame concerns about his bowling style during the May 2015 Vijay Hazare Trophy, leading Gujarat to victory.
His One Day International (ODI) debut against Australia in January 2016 was another big moment; his first wicket was Steve Smith. He became the top ODI bowler in February 2018, proving his skill and hard work. Playing in the Cricket World Cup in April 2019 further cemented his place among the best.
He reached a personal goal in December 2020, scoring his first firstclass fifty. He married in March 2021, became India's vicecaptain in February 2022, and welcomed a son in September 2023.
He then achieved the amazing feat of becoming the fastest Indian fast bowler to take 150 Test wickets in February 2024.

Awards and Recognitions

Polly Umrigar Award: Jasprit Bumrah won the Polly Umrigar Award for the best male cricketer for India twice, in 2018–19 and 2021–22.
Dilip Sardesai Award: He received the Dilip Sardesai Award for taking the highest number of wickets in Test cricket during the 2018–19 season.
Wisden Cricketers of the Year: Bumrah was named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in the 2022 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for his performance during India's tour of England in 2021.
TOISA Cricketer of the Year: He was conferred with The Times of India TOISA Cricketer of the Year award in 2021.

Batting Statistics

Format	Matches	Runs Scored	Batting Average	100s/50s	Top Score
Test	41	298	7.09	0/0	34*
ODI	89	91	7.58	0/0	16
T20I	70	8	2.66	0/0	7
First-Class	69	478	9.19	0/1	55*

Bowling Statistics

Format	Matches	Balls Bowled	Wickets	Bowling Average	5 Wickets in Innings	Best Bowling
Test	41	7,902	181	20.06	11	6/27
ODI	89	4,580	149	23.55	2	6/19
T20I	70	1,509	89	17.74	0	3/7
First-Class	69	13,168	273	21.95	16	6/27

Notable Quotes

"My all-time favourite bowlers are Mitchell Johnson, Wasim Akram, and Brett Lee. I used to watch their videos and learn from them. I have learnt a lot from Johnson and Malinga too. I try to learn from any senior bowlers who have played international cricket."
"I learned to bowl the yorker by practising with a tennis ball. It was something that became my strength over time."
"I don’t take success or failure very seriously. I work hard, but I don’t let results define me. It’s all about staying in the moment."
"Fast bowling is hard work. It’s not just about speed; it’s about planning, execution, and consistency."
"Cricket is my passion, but it doesn’t define who I am as a person. I enjoy the game and strive to do my best, but I also value life outside cricket."

Praise and Reflections from Colleagues

"Bumrah is the most complete bowler in world cricket. He has pace, accuracy, and can bowl in any phase of the game." - Virat Kohli
"Bumrah is someone who is special because he understands the game very well. He reads the batsmen's mind beautifully and executes his plans with perfection." - Sachin Tendulkar
"He is probably the most difficult bowler to face in world cricket. Bumrah has an awkward action, which makes him even more challenging." - Ricky Ponting, Former Australian Captain
"Having Bumrah in the team is a blessing. He is always up for any challenge, be it with the new ball or in the death overs." - Rohit Sharma

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