India National Cricket Team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah shocked everyone with his fielding blunder that handed South Africa an easy boundary, leaving Ravindra Jadeja visibly frustrated on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The incident unfolded on the fifth ball of the 15th over during South Africa’s second innings against India at the Eden Gardens. Ravindra Jadeja sent down a ball drifting down leg, and Wiaan Mulder just nudged it fine. It should have been only a single, but what happened next stunned fans.
Jasprit Bumrah’s shocking fielding slip leaves Ravindra Jadeja furious at Eden Gardens
Jasprit Bumrah sprinted across from the deep, but as he bent to collect the ball, he misjudged the bounce, and the ball slipped right through his hands. Instead of saving the run, Bumrah gifted South Africa easy runs, as the ball rolled to the boundary.
Jadeja couldn’t hide his disappointment, immediately turning around in frustration as South Africa got four easy runs. It was an unusual error from the fielder.
However, after Jasprit Bumrah’s blunder, Ravindra Jadeja finally managed to get rid of Wiaan Mulder with a brilliant delivery in the 17th over in Kolkata.
Ravindra Jadeja’s double blow in Kolkata Test
The ball bounced sharply from a good length and turned just enough to catch Mulder by surprise. The Proteas batter had no time to act, as the ball brushed his glove and went straight to Rishabh Pant behind the stumps.
After removing Mulder for 11 off 30 balls, Jadeja dismissed Tony de Zorzi in the same over. Bowling from around the wicket, Jadeja sent in a quick delivery on middle and leg. De Zorzi tried to flick it from the crease, but the ball bounced more than he expected.
It brushed the South African batter’s glove, hit the thigh pad, and popped up safely to Dhruv Jurel at short leg. De Zorzi fell for just 2 runs, and South Africa fell into trouble in the ongoing two-match Test series opener against India on Day 2 at Eden Gardens.
Jasprit Bumrah’s cheeky remark at Temba Bavuma played down by South Africa
Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah grabbed headlines during Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa with a fiery on-field moment involving South African captain Temba Bavuma. While Bavuma was deciding whether to take a DRS review after being struck on the pad, the stump microphone picked up Bumrah making a cheeky remark about the Proteas skipper’s height.
Bumrah’s “Bauna hain” comment immediately became a talking point among fans and cricket analysts. Now, South Africa’s batting coach Ashwell Prince clarified that there would be no formal discussion over the same and confirmed that it was unlikely to affect the match or the players’ on-field behavior.
Ashwell Prince told media, “No, there will be no discussion. It’s the first time, obviously, it’s come to my attention. I don’t think there’ll be any issues with what’s happened out in the middle.”
Ravindra Jadeja talks with MS Dhoni before moving to RR
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have officially traded Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings. Under the trade, RR got the all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange for Samson, giving them a solid boost in experience and balance.
Reports revealed that Jadeja consulted with MS Dhoni before the trade, with both agreeing the move benefits all parties involved despite the fact that the Indian all-rounder was the biggest face for CSK after the legendary wicketkeeper-batter.