Jasprit Bumrah is in the limelight but not just for his brilliant bowling performance against South Africa on Day 1 but for the distasteful remark on Temba Bavuma's height. During the match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Bumrah made a remark about the Proteas skipper's height while discussing a LBW appeal with wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. The incident took place in the final delivery of the 13th over.
It happened after Bumrah struck Bavuma on the back thigh, following which the bowler burst out in a loud appeal. The umpire didn't seem interested as Bumrah insisted on going for a review, following which he got into a discussion with Rishabh Pant with other teammates joining in.
It was then Bumrah was caught saying "Bauna bhi toh hain yeh (Bavuma)" on the stump-mic. Pant responded "bauna hain, par yaha pe laga hain", indicating that the ball would have missed the stumps.
As the discussions continued, Bumrah kept insisting on Bavuma's short height.
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For the unversed, 'Bauna' is a Hindi word used to refer dwarf. The Indian pacer was slammed online by the fans for his remarks about the South Africa captain
Body shaming is deeply instilled in our roots
It’s not cool anymore! The world has moved on, guess so should we!!! Sledging and Roasting has been a part of this game since long, adds to drama and spectacle but only looks good if done classily!Player of Bumrah’s calibre should…
— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz) November 14, 2025
There are lines in sport that even adrenaline can’t justify crossing. Height jokes & personal abuse on a stump mic aren’t “competitive spirit”-they’re just disrespect.
A player of Bumrah’s stature shouldn’t be punching down like that. Literally or otherwise.#INDvsSA #bumrah pic.twitter.com/yHgpXm8iyH— soldiers village (@ChessMaster1902) November 14, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant discussing something that includes Temba Bavuma- What's your take pic.twitter.com/1caCjMzb7F
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) November 14, 2025
If Abayy Kaalayy was a ban worthy offence this is as well Bumrah should get a 2 Match ban and a demerit point#INDvSA | #SAvsIND— Saad Bhatti (@GhauriAya) November 14, 2025
If this is the context behind Bumrah's comment then I think it's not as malicious as people are calling it(even context).Would have been pretty evil if it was in a casual sledge.pic.twitter.com/UuwiAY5dmL
— Aman Patel (@lilbrownykid) November 14, 2025
Bumrah likely to face punishment from ICC
The ICC has a strict Anti-Discrimination Policy that it promotes through its efforts to prevent discrimination of any kind and maintain both the integrity and the positive image of the game worldwide. This policy binds players as well as teams to observe norms that make the sport be respected, become more attractive to people and be fair.
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