Jasprit Bumrah Birthday: Lost his father at the age of 5, practiced in a shirt and shoes, how did Bumrah become the world’s number 1 bowler?

Jasprit Bumrah Birthday: Jasprit Bumrah is the number 1 fast bowler in the world today. Bumrah is known for his strange action and has troubled big batsmen. Bumrah proves to be very economical and Team India has won many matches on the basis of his bowling. Bumrah’s journey to become the world number 1 bowler has not been so easy. Today is his 32nd birthday, so let’s talk about his journey.

Lost my father at the age of 5

Jasprit Bumrah was born on 6 December 1993 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. When he was about 5 years old, his father Jasbir Singh passed away. His mother Daljeet Bumrah was the principal of a school and she raised Bumrah alone. Jaspreet’s childhood was spent in financial crunch and it is said that he used to practice in only one T-shirt and shoes. He used to wash it every day and wear it again the next day. He did this while practicing cricket for a long time.

How did you start playing cricket?

Jasprit Bumrah liked Wasim Akram and Brett Lee from the beginning. He started playing with a tennis ball and his bowling action was very strange. He entered the academy at the age of 14-15. Due to his unique action it became difficult for the batsmen to understand him. Many people tried to change his action but he continued his specialty.

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First class debut and chance in IPL

At the age of 19, Jasprit Bumrah made his debut for Gujarat in the 2013–14 Ranji Trophy season. He took 7 wickets in the second innings of his very first match. In the same season, he was the highest wicket taker for Gujarat. For this reason, IPL scouts noticed him. Mumbai Indians bought him for Rs 10 lakh in the 2013 IPL auction. After this, Bumrah became the most important bowler of Mumbai Indians with his bowling.

Became the biggest bowler of Team India

Jasprit Bumrah made his international debut in 2016 against Australia. Since then Bumrah never looked back. Be it the beginning of the innings, middle overs or death overs, Bumrah performs everywhere with the ball and remains economical. That is why he is the number 1 bowler in the world today. Below are his international records:

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