Overview

• In footage shared widely, Bumrah is seen surrounded by photographers outside Mumbai airport and visibly losing patience.
• He is heard saying, “Maine bulaya hi nahi” and “Tum kisi aur ke liye aaye ho,” before asking to be allowed to reach his car.
• Photographers attempted to lighten the moment by calling him their “Diwali bonus,” to which he replied, “Arey bhai, meri gaadi ke paas jaane do mujhe.”
• Reports note he returned to Mumbai after the West Indies Tests, was not picked for the ODI leg in Australia, and is named for the five-match T20I series from October 29 to November 8.
• One outlet alleged a physical ‘belt treatment,’ a claim not supported by other reports that rely on the same video of the verbal exchange.