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Jasprit Bumrah's 10-Year Triumph: From Doubts to Dominance in Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah has expressed immense pride and gratitude upon completing ten years in international cricket. He highlighted overcoming early doubts about his longevity and playing through injuries and pain. Bumrah recently led India's bowling attack with figures of 3/17 in a T20I victory over New Zealand. He remains focused on contributing to the team with flexibility in any bowling role assigned to him.

Key Points: Jasprit Bumrah on Completing 10 Years in International Cricket

  • Completed 10 years in international cricket
  • Overcame doubts and injuries about longevity
  • Took 3/17 in recent T20I vs New Zealand
  • Emphasizes flexibility and team contribution
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"Not supposed to play for long": Jasprit Bumrah speaks on completing 10 years in international cricket

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on pride, overcoming injuries, and defying expectations as he completes a decade playing for India. Read his inspiring journey.

"I was not supposed to play for long. People gave me six months. - Jasprit Bumrah"

Guwahati, January 25

India's star speedster Jasprit Bumrah expressed pride and gratitude as he completed 10 years in international cricket. Bumrah highlighted overcoming doubts, injuries, and pain to achieve longevity in the game, and he's eager to continue representing India.

Bumrah played his first international match on the white-ball tour of Australia early in 2016, off the back of a domestic season in which he excelled for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy and topped the bowling charts in the Vijay Hazare tournament. He was the highest wicket-taker in the T20I leg of that Australia tour, which India won 3-0.

"(On completing 10 years in international cricket) It feels really good. I, as a child, only dreamt to play one game, and you know, 10 years playing for your country, not in order after being a fast bowler, fighting aches and pains, assumptions, and opinions. Because when people saw me, I was not supposed to play for long. People gave me six months. So this is something that I was really proud of, playing for your country for so long, and hopefully the journey continues because that is something that, you know, it's a feather in my cap, and I'll keep it with me," Jasprit Bumrah said after the third T20I against New Zealand.

India restricted New Zealand to 153/9 in the 3rd T20I at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium with Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge. Bumrah, who took a wicket off his first ball of the match, finished with a brilliant figure of 3/17, which also earned him the player of the match award.

"I'm happy as long as I'm able to contribute. So if the team wants me to bowl with the new ball and bowl in the end, if they want me to bowl in the end, I'm happy to do that. I did that in the Asia Cup as well. That was a new role for me. I've never done that before for too long. They've only played three overs, but as a team we have to be flexible, and so I'm flexible," he added.

A brutal display of batting performance by opener Abhishek Sharma, captain Suryakumar Yadav and left-handed batter Ishan Kishan helped Team India to chase down the 154-run target in just 10 overs against New Zealand in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.

With this victory, the Men in Blue took an unbeaten 3-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

- ANI

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Priya S
His humility is as remarkable as his bowling. "I'm happy as long as I'm able to contribute" – this mindset is why he's a champion. So proud that he's ours. Wishing him many more injury-free years leading our attack!
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Rohit P
Honestly, we need to manage his workload better. The IPL, bilateral series, ICC tournaments... he's our most precious asset. The BCCI should have a clear rotation policy for him, even if it means he misses some franchise cricket. His longevity for India is paramount.
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Sarah B
Watching him bowl is pure art. That yorker is a thing of beauty! It's amazing how he's adapted his game across all formats. Ten years flew by. Here's to ten more, Boom! 🎯
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Vikram M
This is the story of modern Indian cricket. Talent from smaller centers, backed by the IPL, grabbing the opportunity with both hands. Gujarat has given us a gem. His comeback from that back injury was nothing short of heroic.
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Michael C
As a neutral fan, Bumrah is one of the most respected cricketers globally. His sportsmanship is top-class. The way he led the attack yesterday, taking a wicket first ball, shows his class. A genuine match-winner.

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