Pakistan Fans Insult Jasprit Bumrah at Gaddafi Stadium
During the third T20 International between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan fans directed insulting chants at Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The crowd shouted phrases like “Bumrah ke abbu” (Bumrah’s father).
Sahibzada Farhan’s Controversial Gesture
Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan appeared to validate the fans' insults by clapping his hands as he walked toward the boundary line while fielding. This moment, captured on video during South Africa's innings, quickly went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism.
“A few Sixes to Bumrah, the one and only paxtani batter to do so... And you people think he's the best ever? This shows the cheap standards of Paxtan. So shameless people.”
Background on the Rivalry
Farhan’s actions seem rooted in an earlier encounter during the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai where he became the first batter to hit two sixes off Bumrah in a single T20I match against India in the Super 4 stage. Despite this, Pakistan lost the game.
Reactions From Fans
- Indian fans condemned Farhan’s clapping as unsportsmanlike and reflective of poor sportsmanship.
- The viral video intensified debates about behavior and rivalry in cricket matches between India and Pakistan.
Author’s summary: Sahibzada Farhan’s clapping response to Pakistan fans’ insults toward Jasprit Bumrah sparked widespread backlash, highlighting the deep tensions and emotions in India-Pakistan cricket rivalries.