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Jasprit BumrahThe cornerstone of India’s bowling attack, he has earned a reputation as one of the finest pacers in modern cricket. Known for his lethal yorkers, unparalleled accuracy and ability to deliver under pressure, Bumrah has become a global star. His performances have consistently swung matches in India’s favour, making him a household name not just in the cricketing world but in the entire sporting world.
Jasprit Bumrah gets endorsement from Coldplay’s Chris Martin
Bumrah’s popularity transcends cricket as Coldplay frontman Chris Martin He was specially mentioned during the band’s concert in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, January 18. During a performance of his iconic song “Starry Sky”, Martin surprised the crowd by joking that Bumrah wanted to play cricket with him backstage.
“Wait a minute, we have to end the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come backstage and perform. He said he needs to bowl to me now,” Martin said in a video shared on X.
The audience erupted in cheers, excited to hear Bumrah’s name at such an iconic event. Although the Indian pacer did not make an appearance, the cheers underscored his huge fan following and cross-cultural appeal.
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mention @Jaspritbumrah93! a moment at the concert @coldplayband #cricket Jassy is the best in the world pic.twitter.com/kSuTix6ATJ— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) January 18, 2025
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Championship trophy beckons to India’s bowling stars
While the Coldplay mention added an interesting moment to Bumrah’s weekend, the bowler’s immediate focus remains on what’s to come ICC Champions Trophy. Bumrah has been picked to spearhead India’s bowling attack and is expected to be a game-changer for the team.
Despite taking a slight hit in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy Australiahe picked up 32 wickets and Bumrah’s plans for the tournament are on track. main selector Ajit Agarkar Fans were assured that medical staff are closely monitoring Bumrah to ensure he makes a full recovery. With India targeting the Champions League trophy, all eyes were on Bumrah for yet another stellar performance.
