Jasprit Bumrah responds with affection after Coldplay’s shout-out at the Indian pacer during the Mumbai concert

In a delightful intersection of music and cricket, India’s famous fast bowler, jasprit bumrahrecently reacted to being mentioned by Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martinduring his concert in Mumbai. This unique moment, which brought together fans of both cricket and music, has gone viral, showing the far-reaching influence of Bumrah’s prowess on cricket and the global appeal of Coldplay’s music.

Coldplay’s shout out to Jasprit Bumrah

During Coldplay’s performance at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai, as part of their “Music Of The Spheres World Tour”, Martin took a moment to recognize local sporting heroes, including Bumrah. The band’s gesture highlighted Bumrah’s global fame and his status as one of India’s most famous cricketers.

At the concert, Martin not only praised Bumrah but also played a replay of his famous yorker in England. Ollie Pope during the 2024 Test series, which had the fans cheering loudly. This tribute was part of Coldplay’s series of five concerts in India from 18 to 26 January.

Earlier, at his opening show at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, Martin had jokingly mentioned that Bumrah was backstage and asked for a 15-minute break in the concert to give him a few deliveries. However, the next day, Martin admitted that it had been a playful joke and later called Bumrah “No. 1 in the world” as the video of Bumrah dismissing Pope showed.

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Bumrah comes up with a humble answer

Known for his kind and humble nature, Bumrah took to social media to express his joy and gratitude after hearing Coldplay’s shout. Despite being a global sporting icon, Bumrah has always maintained a down-to-earth persona, focusing more on his performance than the limelight. This moment, where he was recognized by one of the biggest musical acts in the world, was no different. Through a heartfelt post, she shared her excitement and gratitude for the recognition.

“This made me smile! Amazing atmosphere at @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I saw here) and even more special to mention.” wrote Bumrah on X (formerly Twitter).

That made me smile! Incredible atmosphere in the @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I have seen here) and even more special must be mentioned ✨ pic.twitter.com/SQuTVbwhWs

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 20, 2025

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