Football ranks as one of the more popular sports and has a significant impact on fans. The supporters are not afraid to imitate their favourite players whenever possible. Cricket players are no different from other sports stars who frequently exhibit the same behaviour in their respective sports.
The best example of this is when Team India bowler Mohammed Siraj, who frequently remakes Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous ‘SIUUUU’ celebration. On Wednesday, fans saw a similar incident, but this time Jasprit Bumrah, Siraj’s new ball partner, started the trend by copying Marcus Rashford’s “temple point” celebration. This occurred in New Delhi during the current ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan. During the seventh over, Bumrah’s dismissal of Ibrahim Zadran for 22(28) gave India their first scalp of the day.
Bumrah, who often is not as vocal as others while rejoicing a wicket. However, did it this time by raising his fingers towards his mind. Many people, including Premier League officials and fans, believed Marcus Rashford was the inspiration for this. Jasprit Bumrah however added that his celebration was not related to anyone. He said, “The celebration just came to my mind, so I did it. Nothing related to anyone.”
Ibrahim Zadran was helpless during this Jasprit Bumrah delivery. He had previously been brutally battered in the over by consecutive nipbackers. But this particular one straightened out which added the edge of the bat.
Jasprit Bumrah’s epic comeback to the Indian team
Bumrah recorded four for 39 on a level Delhi pitch, which was his greatest ODI World Cup performance. The fast bowler was ruled out for over a year with a back ailment. The injury was a serious one that might have ended his career.
Bumrah appeared to be an answer to India’s problems against Afghanistan. The Indian cricket team’s preparation towards the ODI World Cup had been in doubt a few months ago. This is because Bumrah’s availability for the competition was unknown.
