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Bumrah’s Stump-Mic Quip About Bavuma’s Height Goes Viral in Kolkata Test

India declined a review on an LBW shout after consulting wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant.

Overview

  • Broadcast audio captured Jasprit Bumrah referring to Temba Bavuma’s height during a DRS discussion early on Day 1 at Eden Gardens.
  • India chose not to review the on-field not-out call, and subsequent ball-tracking indicated the delivery would have missed the stumps.
  • Reports note Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant laughed at the remark, with clips widely shared by sports outlets and on social media.
  • Coverage differs on whether the moment came at the end of the 12th over or in the 13th, though all agree it occurred soon after Bumrah dismissed Aiden Markram.
  • Bumrah struck early by removing Ryan Rickelton and Markram, and Bavuma was later caught at short leg off Kuldeep Yadav, as South Africa batted first after winning the toss.