Jasprit Bumrah once again showed why he is admired not just for his bowling but also for his humility, as the India fast bowler made a heartwarming gesture for a fan ahead of India’s next match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The incident took place in New Delhi, where members of the Indian team were invited for a special dinner at head coach Gautam Gambhir’s residence.
As the players were leaving the venue, an overexcited supporter managed to slip past security personnel in a bid to take a selfie with Bumrah. A video of the moment quickly went viral on social media, capturing the fan rushing towards Bumrah before being stopped by security. Instead of brushing the situation aside, Bumrah calmly intervened and asked the officials to ease up, allowing the supporter to click a quick picture.
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The pacer then shared a light moment with the fan, gently patting him on the back before boarding the team bus. The simple act reflected Bumrah’s grounded personality and his understanding of the emotional connection fans share with their cricketing heroes.
Security stopped a fan who wanted to click picture with jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah asked security to let him take the picture 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/wfXrrPFFKL
— JB (@93Yorker) February 9, 2026
The get-together at Gambhir’s home, attended by his wife Natasha Jain and daughters Aazeen and Anaiza, offered the Indian squad a rare chance to unwind amid the hectic T20 World Cup schedule. Such team bonding moments often play a crucial role in keeping spirits high during a demanding tournament.
On the cricketing front, India opened their Group A campaign with a hard-fought win over the USA, overcoming a brief scare to secure early momentum.
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All eyes are now on Bumrah’s availability for the upcoming clash against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The senior pacer missed the previous game due to illness, and his return would be a massive boost to India’s pace attack as they look to build consistency in the early stages of the tournament.
