By Admin 
Jasprit Bumrah is considered to be the deadliest bowler of Test cricket in today’s time, but does the Indian team win only with the help of Bumrah? So the answer is no. Team India has proved many times that even when Jaspreet Bumrah is not there, his bowling strength is not reduced. Let’s know about 5 such Test matches when India won even without Bumrah and registered many historic victories.
Gaba Test
The Test match played against Australia at Gaba Maidan in 2021 has become a golden chapter in Indian cricket history. Many senior players of Team India like Bumrah did not play in this match, but India registered such a victory there which will always be remembered. India won the Test series 2–1 by defeating Australia in his unstoppable stronghold. There were heroes of this victory like Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar and Rishabh Pant.
Dominica test
Jasprit Bumrah was not part of the team due to injuries on the 2023 tour of the 2023 West Indies, but the Indian team won the first Test played in Dominica by an innings and 141 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a double century in his debut in his match and while senior bowler Ashwin wreaked havoc with the ball. Despite the absence of Bumrah, the team won a dominated victory.
Ranchi Test
During England’s visit to India, Jasprit Bumrah took 19 wickets in 4 Tests of the beginning, but was given rest in the Test played in Ranchi. Despite this, the Indian team won this match. Ravichandran Ashwin and Akshar Patel weaving a spin trap implicated the English team and gave India a significant lead.
Mumbai Test
This Test is remembered due to Ejaz Patel’s historic 10 wickets, but India defeated New Zealand by 372 runs even without Jaspreet Bumrah in this match. Mayank Agarwal’s brilliant batting and the fatal bowling of spinners put the match in India’s bag.
Birmingham Test
For 58 years, Edgbaston’s ground was a ‘invincible fort’ for India, but in the second Test of 2025, Team India changed history under the captaincy of Shubman Gill. India defeated England by 336 runs and Jasprit Bumrah was not in the team during this magnificent victory. India not only defeated England but also tasted the Test victory on Edgbaston’s soil for the first time.