‘Going against assumptions’: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates 10 years as India’s pace phenomenon

NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah marked a major milestone on Friday as he completed 10 years in international cricket, reflecting on a journey defined by self-belief, resilience and a relentless refusal to conform. The fast bowler took to social media to celebrate a decade in Indian colours, calling it a continuation of “going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions”.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“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,” Bumrah wrote on Instagram. “The journey of going against assumptions, opinions and perceptions and keeping the belief alive continues, with the love and support of family and God.” Bumrah made his international debut on this day in 2016 against Australia in Sydney, returning figures of 2/40 in a composed 10-over spell. A decade on, he is widely regarded as the most complete fast bowler India have produced, combining an unorthodox action with lethal yorkers, sharp pace and unmatched accuracy across formats.