Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, has unexpectedly landed in the middle of a controversy — not for his performance with the ball, but for a stump-mic remark directed at South Africa captain Temba Bavuma during the first Test at Eden Gardens. A video circulating widely on social media captures Bumrah making a comment immediately after an LBW appeal, where he is heard saying, “Bauna bhi hai b***.”

The clip quickly went viral, drawing criticism from fans who accused Bumrah of mocking Bavuma’s height. This has reignited debate over whether such on-field comments fall foul of ICC rules and if disciplinary action could follow.

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