Bumrah made his international debut against Australia at Sydney on January 23, 2016. In that match, he returned figures of 2/40 from his 10 overs, claiming Steve Smith as his maiden international wicket. Early in his career, the right-arm pacer faced criticism over his unorthodox bowling action and questions about his longevity in international cricket. Ten years on, he stands as one of the most complete fast bowlers the game has seen.
To celebrate the occasion, Bumrah shared a video montage on Instagram capturing defining moments from his career. The video featured his first international wicket, highlights from India’s triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup campaign—where he was named Player of the Tournament—and visuals from the victory parades in Barbados and Mumbai. In his post, Bumrah credited his family and faith for helping him remain grounded and resilient through highs and lows.
“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. 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 wrote, expressing gratitude for the support that has shaped his career.
Statistically, Bumrah’s numbers underline his impact. In 225 international matches, he has taken 486 wickets at an outstanding average of 20.66, ranking eighth on India’s all-time list of wicket-takers. In Test cricket, he has claimed 234 wickets in just 52 matches at an average of 19.79, including 16 five-wicket hauls—13 of them away from home. His dominance in SENA conditions is particularly notable, with 11 five-fors in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia, making him India’s most effective overseas fast bowler.
One of his finest red-ball performances came during India’s five-match tour of Australia, where he picked up 32 wickets and won the Player of the Series award. Bumrah has also achieved the No. 1 ranking in ICC Test bowling, becoming the first Indian pacer to do so.
In white-ball cricket, he has taken 149 wickets in 89 ODIs and 103 wickets in 84 T20Is. While an ODI World Cup title has eluded him, he made significant contributions in the 2019 and 2023 tournaments. His crowning moment arrived at the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in India’s title win, finishing with 15 wickets at an average of 8.26 and an economy rate of 4.17.
A decade after his debut, Bumrah’s journey stands as a testament to perseverance, belief, and excellence at the international stage.
