Behno-Bhaiyo: From not liking cricket to her brother becoming India's pace legend; Who is Jasprit Bumrah's sister?

Jasprit Bumrah who made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2013 edition has become a formidable force for India across formats. Bumrah’s toe-crushing yorkers make an impact irrespective of weather and pitch conditions. Batters around the world have found it tough to face Bumrah. For his knack of flattening the stumps, he has been given a nickname ‘Boom-Boom’. Young fast bowlers around the world often try to copy his action. But do you know what the Yorker King’s support system? Here’s a look at what Bumrah’s sister does professionally. 

Who is Jasprit Bumrah’s sister?

Juhika Bumrah is a few years elder than India's pace bowling spearhead. Her date of birth is not in the public domain. The 30-year-old takes to social media to wish his sister on birthday every year on July 2. He also shares photos with his sister on Raksha Bandhan festival. 

Bumrah’s sister did not like cricket

Bumrah’s father Jasbir, who was an industrial by profession passed away when his son was five years old. Their mother Daljeet Bumrah raised Juhika and Jasprit in Ahmedabad. Juhika in an interview revealed that she did not like playing any sport but Jasprit forced them to play with him. She also said that their mother Daljeet used to work as a school teacher. She raised them in a way that her children did not miss their father. 

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What is Juhika Bumrah’s profession?

Like her mother, Juhika used to be a school teacher as well. However, as per the bio on her Instagram account on social media, it was revealed that she switched her profession to makeup artist. She has done the makeup of the actresses in several fashion shows. She has uploaded her photos with Shilpa Rao and Shilpa Shetty. 

Juhika Bumrah's married life

Jasprit’s elder sister married Varun Seli on February 19, 2016. Her husband works at a digital firm. However, there is limited information about the couple. 

Jasprit lives with his mother, wife Sanjana Ganesan and son. He married the sports presented Sanjana on March 14, 2021. Their son, Angad, was born last year. He left Asia Cup 2023 midway to be with his wife for the birth of their son.

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