Jasprit Bumrah gives a touching response after Coldplay booed the Indian pacer during a concert in Mumbai
In a beautiful intersection of music and cricket, the famous Indian fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrahhe recently reacted when Coldplay’s lead singer mentioned him, Chris Martinduring their concert in Mumbai. This unique moment, which brought together cricket and music lovers, went viral, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of Bumrah’s cricketing prowess and the global appeal of Coldplay’s music.
Coldplay shouts out to Jasprit Bumrah
During Coldplay’s performance at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai, as part of their “Music Of The Spheres World Tour,” Martin took the moment to recognize local sporting heroes, including Bumrah. The band’s gesture highlighted Bumrah’s world fame and his status as one of India’s most celebrated cricketers.
At the concert, Martin not only praised Bumrah but also played a replay of his famous yorker to England Ollie Pope during the 2024 Test series, which drew raucous cheers from fans. The accolade was part of Coldplay’s ongoing series of five concerts in India from January 18-26.
Earlier at their opening show at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Martin jokingly mentioned that Bumrah was backstage and asked for a 15-minute break in the concert to send him a few deliveries. However, the next day, Martin admitted that it was a tongue-in-cheek joke and later called Bumrah “No. 1 in the world” while showing a video of Bumrah dismissing Pope.
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Bumrah comes up with a modest answer
Known for his down-to-earth and humble nature, Bumrah took to social media to express his joy and gratitude after hearing the shouts of Coldplay. 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 world’s greatest musicians, was no different. Through a candid post, he shared his excitement and gratitude for the recognition.
“This made me smile! Amazing vibe at @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I saw here) and something special to mention,” wrote Bumrah on X (formerly Twitter).
This made me laugh! Amazing vibe on @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I saw here) and something else special to mention ✨ pic.twitter.com/SQuTVbwhWs
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 20, 2025
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