Jasprit Bumrah: Family Takes Priority Over Cricket for India's Star Bowler

Bumrah's Perspective on Balancing Life and Career

Jasprit Bumrah is widely recognized as one of the premier bowlers globally, celebrated for his outstanding performances across all formats of cricket. At 31 years old, he is hailed as one of the finest bowlers of the contemporary era, currently holding the top position in the ICC Test bowling rankings and serving as a crucial element of India's fast-bowling lineup.

During a discussion with former Australian captain Michael Clarke, Bumrah emphasized the importance of balancing his personal and professional life. He expressed that family always comes first, and at home, he is treated like an ordinary person rather than a sports celebrity.

“For me, family holds more significance than my career because that is a constant,” Bumrah shared with Clarke on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast.

“I take two things seriously: my family and my game, but family is my priority,” he added.

Bumrah elaborated, “I must prioritize them, and I do because I won’t always be a cricketer. To my family, I’m just a human being. As a young father, witnessing my son start to pick up the ball and play, even though it’s not advisable at this stage, is special to me.”

In the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Bumrah has demonstrated his skill despite returning mid-season from an injury, having taken 18 wickets in 11 matches with an economy rate of 6.36. Following the IPL, he will shift his focus to the upcoming Tests in England, although he is anticipated to participate in only three out of five matches to manage his workload.