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Jasprit Bumrah's Decade of Defying Odds: 10 Years of Fast Bowling Brilliance

Jasprit Bumrah has completed a remarkable decade in international cricket, marking the occasion with a reflective social media post. His journey from a unique-action debutant to the world's premier fast bowler across all formats is a testament to his skill and resilience. Bumrah's achievements include becoming the first Indian fast bowler to top the ICC Test rankings and sweeping the 2024 ICC awards. His pivotal role in India's 2024 T20 World Cup victory, where he was Player of the Tournament, underscores his match-winning ability.

Key Points: Jasprit Bumrah Completes 10 Years in International Cricket

  • Debuted in 2016 vs Australia
  • World's top fast bowler across formats
  • First Indian pacer to be No.1 Test bowler
  • ICC Cricketer of the Year 2024
  • Key to India's T20 World Cup win
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'Journey of going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions continues': Bumrah on completing 10 years in int'l cricket

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on a decade of defying perceptions, becoming the world's top fast bowler and ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2024.

"The journey of going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions and keeping the belief alive continues. - Jasprit Bumrah"

New Delhi, Jan 23

India's fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah marked a decade in international cricket on Friday and reflected by saying it's a continuation of 'going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions'.

Bumrah made his debut in international cricket in the ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2016 and returned with figures of 2-40. He was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I leg of the tour, where India won the series 3-0.

Since then, Bumrah has become one of the world's greatest fast bowlers across formats. "10 years of living the dream of the child who fell in love with the sport that made him feel alive like nothing in this world ever could. The journey of going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions and keeping the belief alive continues, with the love and support of family and God. Waheguruji da shukr eda he baba ji mehraan bhariyaan hath rakheen. Satnam Waheguru," Bumrah posted on his Instagram on Friday.

So far, Bumrah has picked 234 Test wickets in 52 matches at an average of 19.79. In 89 ODIs, he has claimed 149 wickets at an average of 23.55, while in 83 T20I, he has taken 103 wickets at an average of 18.17.

Bumrah's best Test innings figures are 9-86, and he has 16 five-wicket hauls in Tests, while picking two five-fors in ODIs. He also became the first Indian fast bowler to reach the number one spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings.

Bumrah is also the recipient of the ICC Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, awarded to the Men's Cricketer of the Year, for his exceptional performances in 2024. He also won the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year in 2024 for picking 71 wickets in 13 matches. Bumrah also won the Player of the Tournament award in India for winning the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for picking 15 wickets at an average of 8.26.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Those stats are unbelievable, especially the Test average under 20. He's a once-in-a-generation bowler. So glad he's back from injury and leading the attack.
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Priya S
His humility shines through even in this post. "Waheguruji da shukr" – remembering his roots and faith. That's what makes him special, not just the wickets. More power to him!
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Vikram M
The backbone of our bowling for a decade. Remember when people said he was only good for T20s? He shut them up by becoming the #1 Test bowler. A true champion.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while his achievements are phenomenal, I hope the BCCI manages his workload better. We can't afford another long-term injury to our spearhead. He's too valuable.
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Michael C
As a cricket fan from outside India, it's been a privilege to watch Bumrah bowl. His skill set is unique. That yorker is a work of art. Congratulations on 10 years!
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Kavya N
Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup win! That says it all. When the pressure was highest, he delivered. He is the definition of a big-match player.

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