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IPL 2026: Fans furious as Virender Sehwag calls Jasprit Bumrah ‘Chumrah’ during live broadcast

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 There has been a rollercoaster of high-octane drama, but it has not all happened between the wickets. As the tournament reaches its business end, a new controversy involving a former player emerges India opener Virender Sehwag and pace leader Jasprit Bumrah It has created a stir in the world of cricket.

Sehwag, known for his no-filter approach in commentary and analysis, found himself in the crosshairs of an emotional fan after a verbal gaffe during a live pre-match show. This incident has not only sparked a debate about the dignity of veteran players-turned-analysts, but has also highlighted the intense pressure surrounding them. Mumbai Indians (MI) During one of their most challenging seasons to date.

Virender Sehwag faced criticism for calling Jasprit Bumrah ‘Chumrah’ on air.

Controversy erupts during live discussion on Cricbuzz ahead of the high-stakes clash between the two teams Mumbai Indians And punjab kings. While analyzing MI’s struggling bowling unit, Sehwag inadvertently referred to the world’s top-ranked Test bowler as “Chumrah” instead of Bumrah.

However, the great batsman corrected himself within a few seconds and muttered, “Be it Deepak Chahar, be it Shardul Thakur, be it Hardik Pandya, be it Chumrah, be it Bumrah,“The damage was already done. In the digital age, the slip was clipped and circulated within minutes, receiving millions of views on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

The reaction from the ‘Blue Brigade’ and ordinary Indian cricket fans was swift and unforgiving. Many supporters felt the comment was an insulting mockery, especially given Bumrah’s stature as a national hero. Critics say that while Sehwag is famous for his witty desi banter, there is a fine line between humor and ridicule. Questions were raised over a viral post on “Why hate Bumrah like a troll? Man, he won us the World Cup.” This sentiment reflects the growing divide between the old cricketers and the modern-day legends who are currently at the helm of Indian cricket.

See also: Rising sensation Salil Arora hits a brilliant no-look six off Jasprit Bumrah in MI vs SRH match

Here’s how fans reacted:

https://x.com/TheCricketView/status/2054811919299846243

Bumrah’s weak performance results in MI’s elimination from IPL 2026

While Chumrah’s comments served as a spark, the underlying tension arose from Bumrah’s uncharacteristic struggle for form this season. For a bowler who is ranked No. 1 in the ICC Test rankings with 879 rating points, his T20 numbers in 2026 have been a shocking anomaly.

statistical ipl 2026 performance career ipl average
Matchbox 11 156
Wicket 3 186
economy rate 8.51 7.33
bowling average 116.33 23.54
strike rate 82.0 19.2

As the statistics show, Bumrah has been able to take just 3 wickets in 11 matches, going wicketless in eight of them. like great men Sunil Gavaskar And Irfan Pathan Note that Bumrah appears to be trying too many things, his slow ball percentage has increased to almost 44%, causing his effective pace to drop significantly.

The lack of ‘boom boom’ magic at the death has been a primary reason for the downfall of Mumbai Indians. Currently ranked 9th with only 3 wins from 11 games, the five-time champions are officially out of the playoff race. For fans, watching their biggest bowling asset struggle while becoming the subject of on-air mistakes has made the 2026 season a bitter pill to swallow. As MI looks towards a massive turnaround, the ‘Chumrah’ incident remains a shining example of how quickly the narrative can change when even the world’s best find themselves in a slump.

Also read: Sunil Gavaskar hits out at MI star Jasprit Bumrah for mistake against LSG in IPL 2026

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