Temba Bavuma breaks silence on Jasprit Bumrah’s on-field remark

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Big Controversy After Test Series

India vs South Africa Test series ended with India losing 2–0. But more than results, on-field words created controversy

What Did Jasprit Bumrah Say?

During an LBW appeal discussion, Jasprit Bumrah was caught on the stump mic saying ‘Bauna bhi hai ye' (‘He’s short too’) while deciding on DRS for Temba Bavuma, and the clip went viral.

Bumrah’s Apology

After the match, Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant apologized to Bavuma. Bumrah later admitted the words were said in the heat of the moment

Bavuma Breaks Silence

Temba Bavuma finally reacted, saying: “What happens on the field should stay on the field.” But he admitted such moments can’t be fully forgotten

Turning Words Into Motivation

Bavuma said incidents like this can be used as inspiration. He chose to move on after understanding the full situation

Coach’s Comment Adds to Drama

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s remarks also sparked debate. Bavuma felt the words were harsh but said the issue was closed during the ODI series

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