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jasprit bumrahthe cornerstone of India’s bowling attack, has earned a reputation as one of the finest players in modern cricket. Known for his lethal yorkers, unmatched accuracy and ability to deliver under pressure, Bumrah has become a global star. His performances have consistently turned matches in India’s favour, making him a household name not only in cricketing circles but across the sporting world.
Jasprit Bumrah gets a nod from Coldplay’s Chris Martin
Bumrah’s popularity transcended cricket when he was the lead singer of Coldplay Chris Martin He gave it a special mention during the band’s concert in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, January 18. While performing the iconic song A Sky Full of Stars, Martin surprised the audience by joking that Bumrah wanted to join him backstage to play cricket.
“Wait, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage. He says he has to throw me now.” Martin said in a video shared on X.
The crowd erupted into applause, excited to hear Bumrah’s name at such an iconic event. Although the Indian pacer did not make an appearance, the shout-out highlighted his huge fan following and cross-cultural appeal.
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mentions @Jaspritbumrah93! What a moment of the concert @coldplay #cricket Jassi is the best in the world pic.twitter.com/kSuTix6ATJ— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579) January 18, 2025
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The Champions Trophy beckons for India’s bowling star
While the mention of Coldplay added a fun moment to Bumrah’s weekend, the player’s immediate focus remains on the next ICC Champions Trophy. Selected to lead India’s bowling attack, Bumrah is expected to be a game changer for the team.
Despite carrying a small bump from the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy a Australiawhere he claimed 32 wickets, Bumrah’s participation in the tournament is on track. Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar assured fans that the medical staff is monitoring Bumrah closely to ensure that he is fully fit. As India aim for Champions Trophy glory, all eyes will be on Bumrah to deliver another stellar performance.
