New Delhi : Former Indian cricketer and cricket pundit Navjot Singh Sidhu has declared the dawn of a new chapter in Indian cricket — calling it “Bumrah’s era” — following Jasprit Bumrah’s match-winning performance in the first Test against England.
Speaking during post-match coverage on JioHotstar, Sidhu offered a passionate and insightful reflection on how Bumrah has become the defining force of Team India’s present identity. In his signature poetic style, Sidhu said:
“In which eras do you believe? You’ve spoken of Gavaskar’s era — rightly so. Then came the era of Sachin Tendulkar. And after that, the Kohli era was hailed. Fine. You’ve even spoken of eras defined by all-rounders — but you never said this was a bowler’s era. Guru, today for the first time, I say this with full conviction — this is Bumrah’s era.”
Sidhu emphasized how Bumrah’s presence instills confidence across the team, especially in the batting unit, knowing that the pace spearhead is capable of turning matches on his own. He hailed Bumrah as the heartbeat of India’s bowling dominance, a rare phenomenon in a cricketing culture long centered around batting legends.
“Let me tell you something — the foundation of all progress is self-reliance. This is a self-reliant Indian team, but it’s a team dependent on a bowler to shift the balance of a match. That’s how powerful Bumrah’s presence is,” Sidhu added.
The comments have since gone viral on social media, with fans and former players echoing Sidhu’s sentiment. With Bumrah’s fiery spells, pinpoint yorkers, and unmatched consistency, India’s pace icon continues to script a legacy that might just redefine what it means to be the face of Indian cricket.
As India continues its series against England, all eyes remain on Jasprit Bumrah, the man who, according to Sidhu, is not just leading the attack — but defining the era.
