Was Jasprit Bumrah apologizing to Temba Bavuma?Image Credit source: PTI
South Africa ended its wait of winning a Test match on Indian soil after 15 years. Under the captaincy of Temba Bavuma, South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the very first match of the series and took a 1-0 lead. With this victory, South Africa showed that it did not become World Test Champion just like that. But this victory was most special for team captain Temba Bavuma because Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah had made fun of him during the match. Perhaps after Team India’s defeat, Bumrah also realized his mistake and was seen talking to Bavuma.
On Sunday, November 16, on the third day of the Test match at the Eden Gardens Stadium, South Africa scored 153 runs in its second innings and thus set a target of 124 runs for Team India to win. Captain Bavuma played the biggest role in taking South Africa to this point, who returned unbeaten after scoring 55 runs. During this time, even Bumrah, who was bowling strongly, could not dismiss Bavuma. After this, with the help of his bowlers, Bavuma bundled out Team India for 93 runs and gave the team a historic victory.
Bumrah apologized to Bavuma?
Coincidentally, at the time of Team India’s last wicket falling, Bumrah was at the crease and in front of his eyes, Bumrah led his team to a memorable victory. As soon as both the teams started returning to the dressing room, a special sight was seen. Bumrah placed his hand on Temba Bavuma’s shoulder and was seen talking to him. There was a slight smile on Bumrah’s face and he was continuously saying something. After this both of them shook hands and started going separately. But after this Bumrah again said something and both the players shook hands again and took leave in a good manner.
Used obscene words during the match
From Bumrah talking to Bavuma like this, it seemed that perhaps he had realized his mistake and he was apologizing or expressing regret to the South African captain. There was a reason for this also. In fact, on the very first day of the match, there was an appeal for LBW against Bavuma on Bumrah’s ball, which was rejected by the umpire. Then when Bumrah was discussing to take DRS, he made fun of Bavuma by calling him a ‘dwarf’. Rishabh Pant also repeated this word and Bumrah again used this word and abused Bavuma. Its video went viral on social media and since then Bumrah was being heavily criticized everywhere.