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Proteas break silence as Jasprit Bumrah’s ‘Bauna’ comment on Bavuma sparks uproar

Poulomi Chakraborty

South Africa opens up on Bumrah's remark (Source: @DailyFunFacts_5/x.com, @ProteasMenCSA/x.com)South Africa opens up on Bumrah's remark (Source: @DailyFunFacts_5/x.com, @ProteasMenCSA/x.com)

The Eden Gardens is buzzing with some exceptional red-ball action as India and South Africa are facing each other in the first Test of the two-match Test series. Day 1 delivered a gripping battle from both sides, but Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery remark about the South African skipper ended up stealing the spotlight.

When Bumrah hit Bavuma on the pad in the first innings, the pacer commented. After day 1 ended, South Africa's batting coach Ashwell Prince reflected on this.

South Africa reacts to Bumrah’s controversial remark on Bavuma

Since the first day of India-South Africa started on a thrilling note, as players from both sides took the match to a different level. After South Africa lost some early wickets, the incident took place in the 13th over. As South African skipper Temba Bavuma was on the strike, Bumrah made a leg before wicket appeal against him.

While deciding to take the DRS or not, the stump mic caught Bumrah saying, “bauna bhi hai”. That remark, criticizing the South African skipper’s height, grabbed the attention. After the play ended on day 1, South African batting coach Ashwell Prince spoke about this.

“No, there will be no discussion. It's the first time, obviously, it's come to my attention. I don't think there'll be any issues with what's happened out in the middle,” he said.

Bumrah’s fiery spell tears through the Proteas batting line-up

Playing his first Test match at the Eden Gardens, Jasprit Bumrah delivered one of the best spells of his Test career. While bowling first, Jasprit Bumrah marked the first blood, dismissing Ryan Rickelton in 23 runs, and removed Aiden Markram soon after that. As Tony de Zorzi was looking to turn around, Bumrah dismissed him in 24 runs.

In the 55th over, Bumrah dismissed Harmer and Keshav Maharaj and secured his 16th fifer. He wrapped up the innings with a sensational spell of 5 for 27 in just 14 overs, leaving South Africa rattled and bowled out for a modest 159.