In a delightful intersection of music and cricket, India’s renowned fast bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, recently reacted to being mentioned by Coldplay’s lead vocalist, Chris Martin, during their concert in Mumbai. This unique moment, which brought together fans of both cricket and music, has gone viral, showcasing the far-reaching influence of Bumrah’s cricketing prowess and the global appeal of Coldplay’s music.
Coldplay’s shoutout to Jasprit Bumrah
During Coldplay’s performance at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai, as part of their “Music Of The Spheres World Tour,” Martin took a moment to recognize local sports heroes, including Bumrah. The band’s gesture highlighted Bumrah’s worldwide fame and his status as one of India’s most celebrated cricketers.
At the concert, Martin not only praised Bumrah but also played a replay of his famous yorker to England’s Ollie Pope during the 2024 Test series, which had fans cheering wildly. This tribute was part of Coldplay’s ongoing five-concert series in India from January 18 to 26.
Earlier at their opening show in Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, Martin had jokingly mentioned that Bumrah was backstage and asked for a 15-minute pause in the concert to bowl a few deliveries to him. However, the next day, Martin admitted that it had been a playful joke and later called Bumrah “No. 1 in the world” as he showed the video of Bumrah dismissing Pope.
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Bumrah comes up with a humble response
Known for his grounded nature and humility, Bumrah took to social media to express his joy and gratitude after hearing Coldplay’s shoutout. Despite being a global sports icon, Bumrah has always maintained a down-to-earth persona, focusing more on his performance than on the limelight. This moment, where he was acknowledged by one of the world’s biggest music acts, was no different. Through a heartfelt post, he shared his excitement and appreciation for the recognition.
“This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I’ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned,” wrote Bumrah on X (formerly Twitter).
This made me smile! Incredible vibe at the @coldplay concert in Mumbai (from what I’ve seen here) and even more special to be mentioned ✨ pic.twitter.com/SQuTVbwhWs
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 20, 2025
