On April 4, 2013, in the IPL match between Mumbai and Bengaluru, a bowler with a unique action emerged, smashing the wickets. His name is Jasprit Bumrah, and he is considered one of the finest bowlers India has ever produced. His performance speaks volumes. Bumrah's first IPL wicket was Virat Kohli; his first ODI wicket was Steve Smith; his first Test wicket was AB de Villiers; and his first T20 International wicket was David Warner. These milestones exemplify his capabilities in cricket.
In 2013, Bumrah was picked up by the Mumbai Indians, and that same year, Mumbai won their first title. Although he played only two matches that season, he made a significant impact. Today, he is a key bowler for Mumbai and, of course, for the Indian cricket team.
Bumrah's economy rates are notable: in the IPL, his economy rate is around 7; in T20 Internationals, it is around 6; in ODIs, it is around 4.5; and in Test cricket, it is around 2. During his time playing in Australia, he was called the "toe crusher" and "yorker king" for his precise yorkers.
Let's discuss a match that showcased Bumrah at his best. On June 29, 2024, in the ICC T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa, South Africa was in a commanding position, needing just 30 runs off 30 balls. Indian captain Rohit Sharma, worried about the match slipping away, handed the ball to Bumrah. On that day, Bumrah bowled with incredible precision, making the ball seem like bullets to the batters. His performance turned the game around, leading India to victory and winning the title.That day he made the impossible to possible. Bumrah was also named Player of the Series for that edition of the tournament. His contributions were instrumental in securing that T20 World Cup for India.
Bumrah also set a world record, but not with the ball—with the bat. On July 2, 2022, in a Test match against England, he scored 35 runs in a single over against Stuart Broad. With two sixes and three fours, he demonstrated that a bowler can indeed excel with the bat as well.
In conclusion, in the current Indian cricket team, the master of batting is Virat Kohli, and the master of bowling is Jasprit Bumrah. There wouldn't be anyone who disagrees with this statement.