Based on current recognition and performance, Jasprit Bumrah is widely regarded as the "King of Yorkers" in cricket.
While the title is subjective and has been attributed to several bowlers throughout cricket history, Bumrah's exceptional skill in consistently delivering accurate and devastating yorkers, especially under pressure, has earned him this moniker. His ability to execute yorkers with both pace and precision makes him a formidable bowler in all formats of the game.
The Instagram reel from the ICC reinforces his reputation, acknowledging his status as the No. 1 Men's Test bowler and implicitly linking this success, in part, to his mastery of the yorker.
Other bowlers who have been known for their yorkers include:
- Wasim Akram: A legendary Pakistani fast bowler known for his swing and yorker.
- Lasith Malinga: A Sri Lankan slinger with a distinctive action and deadly yorkers.
- Waqar Younis: Another Pakistani great, renowned for his pace and toe-crushing yorkers.
However, currently, Jasprit Bumrah is the bowler most consistently associated with the "Yorker King" title.
