Interesting 7 Facts About Jasprit Bumrah:You Never Knew

Bumrah made his international debut at 22, yet quickly became India’s leading pacer.

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He became the first Asian bowler to take a five-wicket haul in South Africa, England, and Australia in the same calendar year (2018).

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Bumrah was discovered by John Wright, who spotted him during a domestic match and brought him to Mumbai Indians

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He dismissed Virat Kohli in his very first IPL match in 2013.

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His unorthodox bowling style was self-taught and developed while playing tennis-ball cricket in his early days.

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Bumrah was the second-fastest bowler globally to achieve this milestone.

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Known for his aggressive bowling, Bumrah is soft-spoken and humble in person.

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