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Jasprit Bumrah

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Who is Jasprit Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah is an Indian cricketer, who plays in all formats of the game for the Indian national cricket team.
 
Jasprit Bumrah's life and education
 
Bumrah was born on December 6, 1993, in a Sikh family settled in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. He is married to model and Star Sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan.
 
Jasprit Bumrah's career
 
Bumrah started his career by making his first-class debut for Gujarat against Vidarbha in October 2013. He made his T20 debut in the 2012-13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Maharashtra.
 
He made his debut in the Indian Premier League at the age of 19 for the Mumbai Indians team in 2013. He made his international ODI and t20 debut for India in January 2016 against Australia in Sydney and Adelaide respectively.
 
Bumrah made his debut in international Test debut against South Africa at Newlands in January 2018. He got his first Test wicket after he clean bowled AB de Villiers for 65 runs.
 
He became the first Asian bowler to take five-wicket hauls in the same calendar year in Australia, England, and South Africa on the Boxing Day Test of India Tour of Australia 2018.
 
Bumrah made his debut in the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019.
 
In January 2022, he was named the vice-captain of the Indian team for the Test series against South Africa. In the series, he became the Indian bowler with the worst economy rate. 

Latest Updates on Jasprit Bumrah

Afghanistan will be 'hosting' India for three T20Is to be played on September 13, 15 and 17 here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium

Updated On: 02 Sep 2026 | 9:52 AM IST

India introduced 68 Test debutants between 2006 and 2026, but only a handful became long-term pillars as fierce competition reshaped the national side

Updated On: 07 Aug 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

It has been learnt that national selection committee was initially made to believe that Bumrah will be available for the Sri Lanka series, starting August 15

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

The swelling in his knee seems to be more serious than it initially looked and the Sports Science team at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence doesn't want to rush the seasoned pacer's return

Updated On: 02 Aug 2026 | 4:09 PM IST

Jasprit Bumrah's return to ODI cricket lasted only two games before he was sidelined again

Updated On: 19 Jul 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

India beat England by six wickets in the 1st ODI at Edgbaston as Gill, Axar and Bumrah shaped the opening act of their 2027 World Cup preparations

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 7:25 AM IST

Despite being in great form during the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bumrah had a below-par IPL 2026 season. The pacer picked up only four wickets in 13 matches, with the best bowling figures of 1/15

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

Jayawardene disclosed that Bumrah entered the IPL while still recovering from a niggle suffered during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.

Updated On: 24 May 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

Despite sitting in the ninth spot at the moment, MI still have a chance to break into the top four if they can somehow win all of their remaining six games

Updated On: 02 May 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

Mumbai Indians, perennial slow-starters, have lost three games on the bounce after winning their tournament opener

Updated On: 13 Apr 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

Sooryavanshi smashed 78 off just 26 balls as Rajasthan Royals chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru's total of 201 with two overs to spare

Updated On: 11 Apr 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

The talking point before the match was the first face-off between the redoubtable pacer and the teen sensation

Updated On: 08 Apr 2026 | 6:35 PM IST

South Africa batter Connor Esterhuizen completes the shortlist following an outstanding debut T20I series in New Zealand that saw one of the best statistics after five games by anyone from his country

Updated On: 07 Apr 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal currently leads the chart of IPL's top wicket-takers with 221 wickets, while among pacers, the list is led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 198 wickets to his name

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 4:41 PM IST

Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 29

Updated On: 25 Mar 2026 | 4:06 PM IST

While some bowlers have dominated individual seasons and proudly lifted the Purple Cap as the league's top wicket-taker, there is another category of players who deserve equal recognition.

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 3:13 PM IST

Bumrah, known for his calm demeanor and precision on the field, embodies the understated confidence that UNIQLO aims to represent through its clothing line.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he relishes taking responsibility in pressure situations and described the T20 World cup defence as one of the most fulfilling of his career.

Updated On: 12 Mar 2026 | 6:46 PM IST

In the title clash, Bumrah ended with exceptional figures of 4/15 in four overs to help India bowl out New Zealand for 159 after the home team batters fired in unison to post an imposing 255 for five.

Updated On: 09 Mar 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Sanju Samson, after his match-winning knock against West Indies, will be one of the biggest hopes for India against England in the second semifinal match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Updated On: 05 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST