Jasprit Bumrah is among the most intimidating fast bowlers of the globe. His unorthodox action and ability to bowl unplayable yorkers have made him a batsman's worst nightmare from across the globe. In this article, we discuss the career achievements of this Indian cricket sensation and analyze why he is one of sports' top bowlers.
Early Life and Career
Jasprit Bumrah was born on December 6th, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He started playing cricket from an early age and developed very quickly and played first-class cricket for Gujarat in 2013. Bumrah's life and career had been marked by hard work and determination throughout his younger days, and it paid off when he was selected for India in 2016.
Rise to stardom
Bumrah began his career for his international team by featuring in his first ODI back in 2016 against Australia. He gained his foothold soon by delivering outstanding bowling and took 5 wickets from his first 5 matches. Bumrah gained immense popularity and prominence and soon emerged as a vital player of the team. He debuted his first Test match and his first T20I match respectively by 2018 and 2016.
Bowling Style
Bumrah has an unorthodox but impressive style of bowling. He has a knack of delivering unplayable yorkers and has an unusual action that leaves no clue for batsmen about his upcoming deliveries. The bowling averages of Bumrah are impressive, and he has an average of 21.45 in Tests, 25.21 in ODIs, and 20.27 in T20Is.
Career Highlights
- Bumrah has had numerous highlights throughout his career, and some of his best performances are:
- 5 wickets that they took during a 2018 Test against South Africa
- Becoming the first Indian bowler to claim a hat-trick in a T20I match
- Geeta Phogat took 4 wickets in an ODI game against Sri Lanka in 2017
- Member of the Indian squad that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017
- For taking 3 wickets during a T20I match against New Zealand played in 2020
Current Performance
Bumrah's current form is mesmerizing and he is one of India's best bowlers. He has been consistent, taking wickets in nearly every match and delivering victories for his team. Bumrah's current form has been exceptional, and he took 5 wickets in a Test match against West Indies in 2019.
Awards and recognition
Bumrah has earned numerous awards and accolades for his remarkable performances. Some of his prominent awards are
- ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2018).
- BCCI International Cricketer of the Year (2019)
- Arjun Award (2019
- Padma Shri (2020)
Personal Life
Bumrah is married to Sanjana Ganesan, and they have a daughter. He is a modest and down-to-earth person, and is highly regarded by his peers and opponents.
IPL Career
Bumrah has been equally successful in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has played for the Mumbai Indians and has been among their most successful bowlers. His career in the IPL has been characterized by a series of fine performances, and one of them included a haul of 4 wickets against the Delhi Capitals in 2019.
Test Career
Bumrah's career in Test cricket has been highly successful, and he has taken 101 wickets from 24 matches. He has been a permanent member of the Indian Test team and has played a key role and contributed to them winning numerous matches. Bumrah's career has seen many exemplary performances and includes a 5-wickets effort against South Africa when he played against them back in 2018
ODI Career
Bumrah's ODI career has been equally impressive, and he has taken 108 wickets from 67 matches. He has been a regular player in India's ODI team, and has been a contributor to several of their victories. Bumrah's ODI career has seen a series of good performances, and these have included a 4-wicket haul against Sri Lanka back in 2017.
T20I Career
Bumrah has had impressive success throughout his T20I career, and he has taken 59 wickets from 50 matches. He has been a consistent player for the Indian T20I team and has contributed to most of their victories. His career has been marked by several standout performances, such as a 3-wicket haul against New Zealand during 2020.
Conclusion
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