Jasprit Bumrah Profile
The bowler with the unorthodox action who became the first to be ranked number one in all three formats. This is the complete story of Jasprit Bumrah, the heartbeat of India’s attack and a two-time T20 World Cup winner.
By CricketGatha · Updated October 2026 · 9 min read
Jasprit Bumrah Quick Facts
| Full name | Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah |
| Born | 6 December 1993, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (age 32 as of October 2026) |
| Role | Fast bowler |
| Batting / bowling | Right-handed / right-arm fast |
| Jersey number | 93 |
| Domestic / IPL team | Gujarat / Mumbai Indians |
| ODI debut | 23 January 2016 v Australia |
| T20I debut | 26 January 2016 v Australia, Adelaide |
| Test debut | 5 January 2018 v South Africa, Cape Town (cap 290) |
| Family | Wife Sanjana Ganesan (sports presenter); one son |
Early Life and Background
Bumrah was born in Ahmedabad. His father passed away when he was a child, and his mother, a school teacher, raised him. As a boy, he practised yorkers by bowling a tennis ball at a wall at home, an early start for a skill that would later make him the best death bowler in the world.
He played for Gujarat in domestic cricket, where talent scouts from Mumbai Indians noticed him, and he joined the franchise for the 2013 IPL season. His short run-up, hyper-extended elbow and slingy delivery looked strange but were hard to pick up, and he soon found his way into the India limited-overs side.
Career Timeline
Jasprit Bumrah Career Stats
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 52 | 234 | 6/27 | Average 19.79, economy 2.77, 16 five-wicket hauls |
| ODI | 91 | 151 | 6/19 | Average 23.74, economy 4.58, 2 five-wicket hauls |
| T20I | 98+ | 126 | 4/15 | Economy about 6.5, average about 18 |
Bumrah at World Cups
Wickets by T20 World Cup edition
Bumrah has 40 T20 World Cup wickets in four editions, an India record. He missed the 2022 tournament with an injury. In the 2026 final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, he took 4/15, the best figures of his T20I career, and was Player of the Match as India won by 96 runs.
At the ODI World Cup, he has 38 wickets in two editions, 18 in 2019 and 20 in 2023.
Major Records
No. 1 in all three formats
The first bowler in history to be ranked number one in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
Fastest Indian pacer to 150
He reached 150 Test wickets in his 34th Test, quicker than any Indian fast bowler before him.
Fast to 100 ODI wickets
He is among the quickest bowlers in history to reach 100 ODI wickets.
28 T20I wickets in 2016
The most T20I wickets by any bowler in a calendar year at the time.
Test rating of 908
His peak rating in 2024-25 was one of the highest of all time for a Test bowler.
2024 T20 World Cup
15 wickets at an economy of just 4.17, winning Player of the Tournament.
Greatest Spells
| Figures | Match | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27 | v West Indies, Kingston, Test, 2019 | Hat-trick, his best Test figures |
| 6/33 | v Australia, Melbourne, Test, 2018 | Helped India to a win at the MCG |
| 5/30 | v Australia, Perth, Test, 2024 | Won the first Test as captain, 295 runs |
| 6/19 | v England, The Oval, ODI, 2022 | Best ODI figures, a 10-wicket win |
| 3/14 | v Pakistan, New York, T20 World Cup, 2024 | Defended 119 in a low-scoring thriller |
| 4/15 | v New Zealand, T20 World Cup final, 2026 | Player of the Match, best T20I figures |
| 5/10 | MI v KKR, IPL 2022 | Best IPL figures |
Bowling Style and Strengths
- Unique action: A short run-up, whippy arm and high release point make the ball hard to read.
- Yorkers: He can land the yorker almost at will, which is why he is so deadly in the last overs.
- New-ball threat: He swings the ball both ways early and gets breakthroughs in the powerplay.
- Variety: His slower balls, bouncers and cutters keep the batter guessing at every stage.
Over the years, his workload has been carefully managed after back injuries in 2022 and 2025. Selectors have rested him in some series, which is why he plays fewer matches than other bowlers of his stature.
Bumrah in the IPL
Bumrah has played for Mumbai Indians since 2013 and has won the IPL title with them multiple times, including in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. He is regarded as one of the best death bowlers in the history of the league. His best figures are 5/10 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022.
Awards and Honours
ICC awards (2024)
Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year
T20 World Cup
Player of the Tournament (2024) and Player of the Match in the 2026 final
Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Player of the Series, 2024-25
Titles
T20 World Cup 2024 and 2026, Asia Cup 2025, Asian Games gold 2026, four IPL titles with Mumbai Indians
Latest News
Bumrah’s last Test so far came on 22 November 2025 against South Africa, and his last ODI on 16 July 2026 against England. He played in the T20I team at the 2026 Asian Games, where India won gold. He is not part of the squads for the ongoing home series against the West Indies. India’s next ODI series, against New Zealand, begins on 4 November 2026, with the squad yet to be announced.
He remains a key part of India’s plans for the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. See the Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule and our India ODI squad profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jasprit Bumrah?
He was born on 6 December 1993, so he is 32 as of October 2026 and turns 33 in December.
How many Test wickets does Jasprit Bumrah have?
234 wickets in 52 Tests at an average of 19.79, with 16 five-wicket hauls.
What are Bumrah’s best bowling figures?
6/27 in Tests against the West Indies, 6/19 in ODIs against England and 4/15 in T20Is against New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup final.
Which IPL team does Jasprit Bumrah play for?
Mumbai Indians, since 2013.
Did Bumrah win the T20 World Cup?
Yes, twice: in 2024 (Player of the Tournament) and in 2026 (Player of the Match in the final).
Has Jasprit Bumrah retired?
No. He is still active for India and the IPL, although his workload is managed carefully.
