10 Unknown Facts About Jasprit Bumrah
Started playing with a tennis ball
Before entering professional cricket, Bumrah honed his bowling skills with tennis-ball cricket in Ahmedabad. This helped him master the deceptive pace.
Unique bowling action
Bumrah’s famous short run-up and slingy action wasn’t coached. As a kid, he developed it naturally while trying to generate pace despite limited space.
Discovered by Mumbai`s scouting network
He first gained national attention during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy when his performance caught the eye of the Mumbai scouts, leading to his T20 debut.
No.1 rankings in multiple formats
Bumrah has achieved the rare feat of being ranked No.1 in both Tests and ODIs in ICC rankings, highlighting his adaptability across formats.
First Asian bowler with five-wicket haul
He became the first Asian pacer to take five-wicket hauls in South Africa, England, Australia, and New Zealand in Test cricket.
A unique record with Stuart Broad
Bumrah smashed 35 runs in a single over during a Test match against England in 2022, bowled by Stuart Broad—the most runs scored in an over in Test history.
His mother played a major role
Bumrah lost his father at a young age. His mother, Daljit Bumrah, raised him and supported his cricketing ambitions despite financial challenges.
Married sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan
In 2021, Bumrah married Sanjana Ganesan, a popular sports presenter and former Miss India finalist. The couple welcomed their son Angad in 2023.
Known as India’s “death overs specialist
Bumrah built his reputation for delivering pinpoint Yorkers in the final overs, making him one of the most reliable bowlers in high-pressure situations.
He once idolized Wasim Akram
Growing up, Bumrah admired legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram and studied his bowling videos to improve swing and seam control.
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