Jasprit Bumrah, India's star pacer, has been making all the headlines not only for his stellar bowling in the third Test between India and Australia (AUS vs IND) at the Gabba but also for some unexpected batting contributions. A witty remark about his batting prowess lately caught the attention of Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who responded in a humorous and appreciative manner. Here's what happened.
During a press conference on the third day of the Test match, he was asked how he saw the difficult batting conditions at the Gabba. Bumrah replied, tongue-in-cheek, "You are questioning my batting ability? Google who has scored the most runs in an over in Tests.".
That single over by Bumrah where he got 35 runs off, against England in the Birmingham Test of 2022 remains a world record in Test cricket, so far. His comment instantly went viral and was spotted and appreciated by fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.
Sundar Pichai, who is known to be a cricket enthusiast, joined the conversation on his social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter). In response to Bumrah's comment, Pichai wrote, "I Googled it.! But the people who hit sixes off Cummins' bowling know how to bat very well."
He praised Bumrah’s remarkable performance with both bat and ball, particularly highlighting his composure and skill during challenging situations. Pichai’s comment further elevated Bumrah’s viral moment, showcasing how the cricketer’s talent resonates beyond the field.
India managed a spirited performance at the Gabba in the third Test under trying and unpredictable conditions. The top-order players, such as KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, proved to be an initial stabilizing factor; however, it is the Akashdeep and Jasprit Bumrah's partnership that has helped the team avoid the follow-on.
Bumrah did well by hitting a scintillating hook shot off Pat Cummins's bowling, smashing a six which proved that he can bat. Akashdeep and Bumrah went against the odds and made the match look a little more achievable for Team India.
Adding to the moment, Google India even shared a video of Bumrah's batting exploits and humorously captioned it, "We only trust Jassi Bhai." The lighthearted acknowledgement from one of the world's leading tech companies reflects Bumrah's growing influence and popularity beyond cricket.
Conclusion
And on and on it goes from world-class bowler to all this and more from Jasprit Bumrah. On-field heroics are matched off it with pithy remarks that made fans and sundry Sundar Pichais take a liking to the guy, with all of India now fighting in a Gabba Test where every bit of him continues to count.
