Jasprit Bumrah is India’s premier fast bowler and one of the most devastating bowlers in world cricket across all three formats. Named ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year in 2024, Bumrah has taken over 150 international wickets with an unorthodox bowling action that generates extraordinary pace, accuracy, and late movement. His ability to bowl yorkers at will, particularly in the death overs of limited-overs cricket, makes him the most feared fast bowler in the modern game.
Bumrah’s action is unlike any other fast bowler in cricket history. His short run-up, hyperextended arm at the point of delivery, and ability to generate pace from what appears to be minimal effort combine to create a bowling action that batsmen find extremely difficult to read. He swings the ball both ways, seams it off the pitch, and varies his pace with control that belies the awkwardness of his approach. In Test cricket, Bumrah has taken five-wicket hauls in England, Australia, South Africa, and the West Indies, proving his effectiveness across all conditions.
Bumrah’s value to India is immense. When fit, he transforms India’s bowling attack from good to world-class. His workload management is carefully monitored given the demands of his action, but when he plays, he is almost invariably India’s most impactful bowler.
In 2026, Bumrah was central to India’s T20 World Cup victory in February-March and plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026. He is expected to feature in India’s tour of England in July and the Sri Lanka Test tour and New Zealand tour later in the year. Check whatisthetime.now/country/india for Indian time when watching Bumrah bowl.