Jasprit Jasbir Singh Bumrah, or Jasprit Bumrah as he’s commonly known, is a renowned Indian cricketer celebrated for his exceptional skills in ODI and T20I matches. This comprehensive profile delves into his personal life, illustrious career, and significant achievements.

Biography/Wiki

Born on Monday, December 6, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Jasprit Bumrah is 31 years old (as of 2024). His talent was first recognized by Mumbai Indians coach, John Wright, who played a pivotal role in his rise to prominence. Bumrah’s unique bowling style, characterized by unconventional techniques, makes him incredibly difficult for batsmen to predict. His mastery of yorkers has earned him the monikers “Yorker King” and “Death Over Bowling.”

Physical Appearance

Standing at approximately 5’11” and weighing 68 kg, Jasprit Bumrah possesses a well-built physique (chest: 38 inches, biceps: 14 inches). He has dark brown eyes and black hair.

Family & Caste

Bumrah hails from a Sikh Ramgarhia family.

Parents & Siblings

He is the son of Jasbir Singh, an industrialist, and Daljit Kaur, a principal at Nirman High School, Ahmedabad. Sadly, he lost his father at a young age (7 years old), and his mother raised him single-handedly. He also has a sister, Juhika Bumrah, who works as a teacher at Zebar School for Children, Ahmedabad.

Relationships & Wife

While previously rumored to be in a relationship with Telugu actress Raashi Khanna, Jasprit Bumrah married Sanjana Ganesan, a TV presenter, on March 15, 2021. The couple welcomed their son, Angad Jasprit Bumrah, on September 4, 2023.

Career

Jasprit Bumrah’s cricketing journey began at Nirman High School, Ahmedabad. At 14, he decided to pursue cricket professionally. His career highlights include:

• 2012: Started playing for the Gujarat Under-19 team.
• 2012-2013 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Won the Man of the Match award in his first T20 match.
• 2013: IPL debut with Mumbai Indians (MI), taking 3 wickets in his first match.
• 2013: First-class cricket debut for Gujarat, becoming the highest wicket-taker of the season.
• 2016: International debut in ODI against Australia.
• 2018: T20I debut against Australia, reaching 2nd rank in the world T20I bowlers.
• July 2, 2022: Set a world record by scoring 29 runs from one over against Stuart Broad.
• February 2024: Became the first Indian fast bowler ranked No. 1 in Tests.

His childhood coach was Kishore Trivedi. He also received his Mumbai Indians debut cap from Sachin Tendulkar.

Salary

As of 2018, his reported earnings included:

• Retainer Fee: ₹7 crore
• Test Fee: ₹15 lakh
• ODI Fee: ₹6 lakh
• T20 Fee: ₹3 lakh

Favourites

• Food: Dhokla
• Batsmen: Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, Virender Sehwag
• Bowlers: Colin Croft, Lasith Malinga, Zaheer Khan
• Actor: Amitabh Bachchan

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Jasprit Bumrah:

• He didn’t score any runs in his first 35 international matches, yet took over 50 wickets.
• He enjoys listening to music.
• Lasith Malinga is credited with teaching him to bowl yorkers.
• He enjoys playing against Pakistan and Australia.
• He faced criticism after a meme of his no-ball was used by Jaipur Police.
• Isa Guha’s controversial remark during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy led to an apology.