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KOLKATA: India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant were caught on the stump mic with a surprising remark during the opening day of the first Test against South Africa here at the Eden Gardens on Friday.
Both players’ chat went viral as they called South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma ‘Bauna’ (Dwarf), a term referring to a person of short height.
The incident occurred during the 13th over, when Bumrah appealed for an LBW dismissal. The on-field umpire turned down the decision, prompting the Indian players to consider a referral.
During the discussion on whether to take a review, Bumrah was seen asking his compatriots about the ball hitting the stumps, and also mentioned the height of the Proteas skipper, stating, ‘Bauna bhi to hay yeh’.
The literal translation in English: ‘He is also a dwarf ‘, Bumrah said. Meanwhile, Pant also repeated this, stating,’ He [Temba Bavuma] is a dwarf, but where the ball has hit him.’
Eventually, the players decided not to go for the referral, a decision that later proved to be right as the ball had missed the stumps.
Yet, India were top at the end of day one as South Africa were folded for a mere 159 runs total.
Jasprit Bumrah starred with the ball, picking up his 16th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
In reply, the home side were 37/1 at the stumps with KL Rahul 13* off 59 alongside Washington Sundar, who made six from 38 balls.
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