New Delhi: Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s sharp witty response to a reporter on batting during a press conference in the ongoing 3rd Test between India and Australia at the Gabba has become the talk of the town. Bumrah came up with a cheeky response which caught the attention of fans when questioned about his batting credentials while being asked to asses India’s horror batting display on Day 3 of the Test match.
Bumrah reminded everyone of his batting prowess as he asked the reporter to use Google to see who holds the record for most runs scored in a single over in Test cricket. Bumrah was referring to the world record he created by smashing England pacer Stuart Broad for 35 runs in an over in the Birmingham Test between India and England in 2022.
Bumrah backed up his comments by playing a key role in helping India avoid the follow-on during their first innings on Day 4 of the Gabba Test on Tuesday. He combined with fellow pacer Akash Deep to share an unbeaten 39-run stand for the 10th wicket to help India go past the 246-run mark in pursuit of Australia’s first-innings total of 445 runs to avoid the follow-on.
While Akash Deep scored an unbeaten 27, Bumrah remained not out on 10 and played his part in helping India void the follow-on. The pace spearhead also smashed Aussie skipper Pat Cummins for a massive six to prove his batting credentials. His batting heroics prompted the likes of Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla CEO Elon Musk to join the bandwagon.
Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk react to Jasprit Bumrah’s viral comment
Pichai, who is a big cricket fan, took to X (formerly Twitter) to heap praise on Bumrah after witnessing his batting heroics against Australia at the Gabba on Day 4 of the Test match. Pichai said anyone who can hook Cummins for a six can bat as he lauded the Indian pacer.
“I did Google it. Anyone who can hook Cummins for a six knows how to bat! Well done @Jaspritbumrah93. Saving the follow on with Deep,” Pichai wrote on X reacting to Bumrah’s comment from the presser on Monday.
I did Google it:) anyone who can hook Cummins for a six knows how to bat! Well done @Jaspritbumrah93 saving the follow on with Deep!
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 17, 2024
Tesla CEO Musk dropped his one-word reaction to Pichai’s post praising Bumrah. “Nice,” wrote Musk.
Nice
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 17, 2024
Bumrah’s batting heroics get Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk talking cricket
Thanks to Bumrah’s batting heroics at the Gabba, two of the biggest tech leaders in the world – Pichai and Musk were spotted talking about cricket on X. The conversation between the duo didn’t end after Musk dropped a comment on the Google CEO’s post for the Indian pacer as Pichai invited the Tesla CEO to watch an India-South Africa game at the Newlands or Wanderers.
“Gotta watch a sa-ind game one day at newlands or wanderers,” wrote Pichai, replying to Musk.
Gotta watch a sa-ind game one day at newlands or wanderers:)
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) December 17, 2024
Talking about the 3rd Test between India and Australia at the Gabba, Bumrah and Akash Deep resumed the visitors’ first innings on Day 5 on Wednesday and could add only 8 runs to the overnight total of 252 runs. Travis Head dismissed Akash Deep as India were bundled out for 260 runs, trailing Australia by 185 runs.
The start of Australia’s second innings was delayed due to rain at the Gabba. It remains to be seen how Aussies will approach the second innings and if they will declare early to invite India to bat in their second innings.
Jasprit Bumrah’s witty response to a reporter on batting has garnered the attention of not only cricket fans but also Global tech leaders as Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk too joined the bandwagon. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
