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Jasprit Bumrah, the pride of Indian cricket, recently found himself in the spotlight for reasons beyond the cricket field. During British rock band Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” World Tour in India, lead singer Chris Martin and the band paid a special tribute to Bumrah, showcasing his incredible bowling skills and calling him the No. 1 in the world.
Coldplay’s Tribute to Bumrah
Coldplay, currently performing five concerts across Mumbai and Ahmedabad, celebrated Bumrah’s cricketing brilliance at their opening show at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Here’s how the tribute unfolded:Chris Martin’s Humorous Anecdote
During the concert, Martin joked that Bumrah was backstage and had requested the band to pause the performance for 15 minutes so he could bowl to him. The crowd erupted in laughter at the playful quip.A Sincere Tribute
The next day, Martin admitted he had been joking but went on to give Bumrah a heartfelt tribute. He praised Bumrah as the best bowler in the world and showcased a replay of his famous toe-crushing yorker to dismiss Ollie Pope during the 2024 Test against England. The clip, displayed on the giant screen, received thunderous applause from the audience.Bumrah’s Response
The Indian pacer, humbled by the gesture, took to Instagram to express his gratitude:“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.”
Coldplay’s India Tour
As part of their tour, Coldplay is performing:- Three shows in Mumbai at DY Patil Stadium.
- Two shows in Ahmedabad at Narendra Modi Stadium.
