Kolkata: A stump-mic comment by Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah during Day 1 of the first Test at Eden Gardens has triggered sharp reactions online, after viewers claimed he made a derogatory remark about South Africa captain Temba Bavuma.

The incident took place on the last ball of the 13th over, with South Africa at 62 for 2. Bumrah struck Bavuma on the thigh pad, prompting India to consider a DRS review. As wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and Bumrah discussed the appeal, the stump mic picked up Bumrah saying “bauna bhi hai,” a phrase many interpreted as a comment on Bavuma’s height.

The Hindi word bauna refers to someone with dwarfism and is often considered offensive when used to describe a shorter person. Clips of the audio quickly circulated on social media, where several users questi

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