Jasprit Bumrah

Indian fast bowler regarded as one of the world's best pace bowlers with his unique action and exceptional yorker bowling ability in all formats

Born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, in 1993, Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah faced early adversity when his father died at age five, leaving his mother Daljit to raise him and his sister as a single parent. Despite his talent, multiple state cricket associations rejected him before Mumbai Indians recognized his potential and signed him for the Indian Premier League in 2013. His breakthrough came through the IPL platform rather than traditional domestic cricket pathways. Bumrah's career transformed rapidly after his IPL debut. His distinctive bowling action—a slingy, chest-on delivery with an unconventional approach—generates late movement and awkward angles that prove nearly impossible to replicate in practice sessions. This unique style gives him a significant advantage as batsmen struggle to prepare adequately for his deliveries. He progressed through India's limited-overs teams before making his Test debut in 2018 at age 24, relatively late for an elite fast bowler. His Test bowling average of 19.6 ranks among the finest achievements by any modern fast bowler. Bumrah reached the number one position in ICC Test bowling rankings in 2023, cementing his status as the world's premier fast bowler. He played a pivotal role in India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory, delivering crucial performances throughout the tournament. His mastery of yorkers in T20 death overs and reverse swing in Test cricket's middle overs demonstrates exceptional versatility across formats. Bumrah's significance extends beyond statistics. His unorthodox action revolutionized fast bowling technique, proving that unconventional methods could succeed at cricket's highest level. Despite persistent back stress fractures requiring surgery, he consistently returned to peak performance levels. His career represents a paradigm shift in fast bowling, inspiring a generation of bowlers to embrace unique techniques rather than conform to traditional coaching methods. Bumrah was named Player of the Match in the 2026 T20 World Cup final on 8 March 2026, spearheading the attack as India dismissed New Zealand for 159 in Ahmedabad to defend their title by 96 runs. India became the first team to win three T20 World Cups and the first to retain the trophy, doing so as hosts in front of a peak digital audience of 72.5 million.

Right-arm fast bowler with unique slingy action, specializes in yorkers and death bowling

Revolutionized fast bowling with unconventional action, became India's premier pace bowler across all formats

• ICC Test Cricketer of Year (2023)
• ICC T20 World Cup (2024)
• IPL wins 5x (Mumbai Indians)
• Test bowling #1 ranking
• IPL Champion 5x
• T20 World Cup winner (2024)
• T20 World Cup winner (2026)