He doesn’t look intimidating and has a humble demeanour, far removed from that of a lethal fast bowler. He has an unpretentious run up, which is never an indication of the brutal yorkers that can leave batsmen nursing their toes. His name is Jasprit ‘Yorker King’ Bumrah, who is also an important component of the Mumbai Indians bowling line-up.
In the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, Jasprit Bumrah made all the difference. An exceptional spell from him left the KKR batsmen running for cover. He picked three wickets and gave away only seven runs in three overs, out of which one was a maiden over.
Lets know some facts about the man who has redefined fast bowling for this generation: