With an awkward action, Jasprit Bumrah never fails to deceive the best of batsmen. Within no time, he has become the captain's first-choice opening and death bowler across all the three formats. Representing Gujarat in the domestic cricket, Bumrah bowls for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It won't be unfair to credit Sri Lanka's veteran speedster Lasith Malinga for Bumrah's success in international cricket. Having played together for Mumbai in the IPL, Bumrah has learnt a lot from the million-dollar arm-pacer, who has an equally odd bowling action. He first played for India in an ODI match on January 23, 2016, at Sydney. His T20I debut too came soon after as he took the field against the same opponents at Adelaide on January 26, 2016. The Ahmedabad-born fast bowler had to wait for two years before debuting in the longest format of cricket. Bumrah's Test debut came in January 2018 at Cape Town.
With Sanju Samson winning the Player of the Tournament award after India won the T20 World Cup 2026, let us have a look at the last five Player of the Tournament award winners in T20 World Cup history. The likes of Virat Kohli, David Warner, Sam Curran, Jasprit Bumrah, and Sanju Samson feature.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed four wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, helping India win by 96 runs. With that, he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in most ICC knockout wickets for India, tying with Ravichandran Ashwin with sixteen wickets each. Shami and Zaheer are ahead of them.
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. Through his achievement, Bumrah joined Virat Kohli, Sam Curran, and Shahid Afridi in an elite list.
Former India cricketer Anil Kumble took centre stage and heaped massive praise on Jasprit Bumrah after his heroic performance for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup 2026 as the side defeated New Zealand to lift the title.
Jasprit Bumrah created history today in the T20 World Cup final, picking up a four-wicket haul as India successfully defended the 255-run total. In the process, the fast bowler broke Lasith Malinga's all-time record in the tournament.
Team India will be out to defy history on Sunday in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. All 11 players of the team will certainly give their best shot for the team. But here are three Indian players who can make the difference and help the team win the World Cup.
Jasprit Bumrah’s death over brilliance has been crucial for India, conceding just 60 runs and taking nine wickets since T20 WC 2024. After a match-turning semi-final vs England, he will be key against New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert in the final at Ahmedabad.
Jasprit Bumrah delivered a match-defining spell to help India beat England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium. Sunil Gavaskar later hailed the pacer as a “once-in-a-century” bowler for his impact across formats.
Sanju Samson, who scored 89 off 42 against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, said Jasprit Bumrah deserved the Player of the Match award. Bumrah’s brilliant death overs turned the game as India held off Jacob Bethell’s 105 to win by seven runs.
India defeated England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Wankhede. After posting 253, powered by Sanju Samson’s 89 and key cameos from the middle order, India seemed the favourites. However, Jacob Bethell’s fighting knock kept the team in the hunt till the end.
India and England are all set to take on each other in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. With the clash right around the corner, let us have a look at the statistical comparison between the fast bowlers of the two sides.
India and England are all set to lock horns in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, with the two sides set to take on each other. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on the cusp of achieving a massive milestone.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif took centre stage and gave his take on how Jasprit Bumrah could go on to play a crucial role for the Indian team as they take on England in the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026.
With India set to take on the West Indies in game 52 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah can achieve a major milestone, as he just needs three wickets to complete 500 wickets in international cricket.
After India’s win over Zimbabwe, Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble questioned the side’s role clarity and sixth bowling option. Shivam Dube’s expensive spells and frequent batting reshuffles remain concerns as India head into a crucial clash with West Indies.
Arshdeep Singh claimed a three-wicket haul vs Zimbabwe, helping him to reach 35 T20 World Cup scalps, breaking Jasprit Bumrah’s record. His spell rattled the middle order in a must-win clash. India won by 72 runs in Chennai, staying alive in the semi-final race.
Jasprit Bumrah has entered the top 10 of the ICC rankings for bowlers, following his strong performance against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, Corbin Bosch and Matthew Forde have jumped more than 20 places in the bowlers' chart.
With three wickets to his name in the Super Eights clash against the T20 World Cup 2026, Jasprit Bumrah has become the leading wicket-taker for India in T20 World Cup history. He now has 33 wickets to his name in the marquee competition. South Africa, meanwhile, posted 187 runs on the board.
India's three bowlers - Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya - are in the race to become the team's leading wicket-taker in the history of the T20 World Cup. Ravichandran Ashwin holds the record at the moment with 32 wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the standout performers for India for several years now. With India's match against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup 2026 being a dead rubber, many expect Bumrah can be given a rest. India coach Sitanshu Kotak opened up on the matter.