Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant faced criticism online after a stump-mic clip showed Bumrah making a disrespectful comment on Temba Bavuma during the Kolkata Test.
Jasprit Bumrah delivered a sharp opening spell for India on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens. He took two wickets for nine runs in his first seven overs. Bumrah removed Ryan Rickelton with a decisive delivery and later drew an edge from Aiden Markram.
Later in the seventh over, Bumrah struck Temba Bavuma on the pads, but the LBW appeal was turned down by the umpire. As India discussed the review option, stump-mic audio captured Bumrah using a derogatory comment on Bavuma while speaking with Rishabh Pant.
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The video circulated quickly on social media and triggered criticism from several fans, who called the comment inappropriate and asked for accountability from the Indian players.
There are certain limits that must not be crossed by sportsmen. No matter how pumped up you are, under the guise of having the competitive juice flowing, you must not disrespect other sportsmen on the field. It's not good.
— Bishontherockz (@BishOnTheRockx) November 14, 2025
Body shaming is deeply instilled in our roots!
— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) November 14, 2025
It’s not cool anymore! The world has moved on, guess so should we!!! Sledging and Roasting has been a part of this game since long, adds to drama and spectacle but only looks good if done classily!
Player of Bumrah’s calibre should…
Most Shameful and Unlikeable Team of Cricket-India. Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant should be immediately banned and India should apologise to Temba Bavuma. Shame on Commentators as well for not pointing it outpic.twitter.com/XYPSUOd8Ks
— Aryan Goel (@Aryan42832Goel) November 14, 2025
Dear icc
— Rohan🐯 (@immasterdebater) November 14, 2025
This jasprit bumrah
Making fun of south Africa's wtf winning captain by calling him bauna with abuses.
He's very abusive racist homophobic player and this is not the first time he did this.
pls take action and set an example for everyone pic.twitter.com/ngmHXT1Kei
Bumrah: Bauna bhi toh hai ye.
— sharabha (@Egoista_Wand) November 14, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah mocking South African captain Temba Bavuma’s height.
Bumrah has become very arrogant these days. 🙂#bumrah pic.twitter.com/7FvOTR9RIe
I respect you Jasprit Bumrah but very Disgusting remark from you for Temba Bavuma. This is just Unacceptable at this Stage.
— Sudais Rahman (@SudaisRAHMAN17) November 14, 2025
ICC should take Notice of that Just like Sarfaraz Ahmed was Fined from ICC for some irritating words for Andile Phehlukwayo. pic.twitter.com/8TztlwAEZW
🚨🚨 SHAMEFUL ACT 🚨🚨
— 𝗚𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗜 𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗡𝗧 🇺🇸 (@GiMMiSaini) November 14, 2025
Most Shameful and Unlikeable Team of Cricket-India. Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant should be immediately banned and India should apologise to Temba Bavuma. Shame on Commentator as well for not pointing it out
#bumrah #Rishabpantpic.twitter.com/j86075EReB
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