The incident occurred when South African captain Temba Bavuma faced an LBW appeal from Bumrah. The ball struck Bavuma’s pads, and Bumrah made a vigorous appeal, but the umpire ruled him not out.
As Bumrah and his teammates debated whether to opt for the DRS, a recording from the stump microphone captured Bumrah allegedly mocking Bavuma’s height, remarking, ‘Even short people have spirit’, followed by a profanity.
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was also heard echoing the same words, fueling the conversation further. Within minutes, the clip went viral across multiple social media platforms, triggering a storm of reactions from cricket enthusiasts and igniting debates about sportsmanship and decorum on the field.
