Our September cover star Jasprit Bumrah has his game face on

Meet cricket’s man of the moment who has bowled his way into our hearts.

ELLE: Hi Jasprit! tell us something about you that not many people know.

Jasprit Bumrah: I’m mischievous and i like to play pranks on my friends. there are things people don’t think I’d do, but let’s just say that I surprise them!

ELLE: What does the word “home” mean to you?

JB: Home is where my family is. it’s my very centre, my heart.

ELLE: Where do you see yourself in five years?

JB: Still in the indian team, playing a lot more cricket.

ELLE: Do you have a favourite spot in your home city? somewhere you can just be yourself?

JB: That’s difficult right now, but I’d say in my car. I like to drive around with my friends: we grab coffee or explore the city.

Cotton and polyester shirt, wool-blend scarf; both prices on request, Missoni. Wool-blend jacket, price on request, Rajesh Pratap Singh. Cotton pants, price on request, Raghavendra Rathore

Cotton and polyester shirt, wool-blend scarf; both prices on request, Missoni. Wool-blend jacket, price on request, Rajesh Pratap Singh. Cotton pants, price on request, Raghavendra Rathore

Cashmere jumper, INR 30,750, wool pants, INR 44,200 and coat, INR 70,300; all Pringle of Scotland. Leather shoes, price on request, Paul Smith. Metal glasses, price on request, Dolce & Gabbana

Cashmere jumper, INR 30,750, wool pants, INR 44,200 and coat, INR 70,300; all Pringle of Scotland. Leather shoes, price on request, Paul Smith. Metal glasses, price on request, Dolce & Gabbana

Knit jumper, cotton-blend jacket; both prices on request, Ermenegildo Zegna XXX Couture. Cotton pants, price on request, Raghavendra RathoreCover

Cotton shirt INR 10,800, wool waistcoat, INR 14,999, wool blend jacket, INR 49,750, cotton tie, INR 7,200 and satin pocket square, price on request; all Daks. Viscose and polyester pants, INR 2,999, H&M

Cotton shirt INR 10,800, wool waistcoat, INR 14,999, wool blend jacket, INR 49,750, cotton tie, INR 7,200 and satin pocket square, price on request; all Daks. Viscose and polyester pants, INR 2,999, H&M

Knit turtleneck jumper, INR 27,500, Bella Freud. Cotton pants, price on request, Raghavendra Rathore. Cotton and linen-blend jacket, price on request, Countrymade. Leather shoes, INR 4,499, H&MCover

Knit turtleneck jumper, INR 27,500, Bella Freud. Cotton pants, price on request, Raghavendra Rathore. Cotton and linen-blend jacket, price on request, Countrymade. Leather shoes, INR 4,499, H&MCover

Knit turtleneck jumper, INR 27,500, Bella Freud. Cotton pants, price on request, Raghavendra Rathore. Cotton and linen-blend jacket, price on request, Countrymade. Leather shoes, INR 4,499, H&MCover

Merino wool jumper, price on request, Nick Wooster X Paul & Shark. Cotton-blend pants, price on request, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna. Wool cardigan, price on request, Tommy Hilfiger

Merino wool jumper, price on request, Nick Wooster X Paul & Shark. Cotton-blend pants, price on request, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna. Wool cardigan, price on request, Tommy Hilfiger

Photographs: Ashish Shah; Styling: Rahul Vijay; Hair: Team Hakim’s Aalim; Make-up: Ume Salma Shaikh; Production: P Productions; Assisted by: Saaniya sharma, Pujarini Ghosh (styling), Ananya Panigrahi (intern); Special thanks to Sharda Ugra. Design realisation: Prashish More