India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah may have missed the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, but he is leaving nothing to chance as he gears up for the upcoming T20I series and the all-important ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.
Focused comeback ahead of World Cup
Bumrah is currently working on regaining peak rhythm and sharpness, knowing his role will be crucial for India in the shortest format. A recent video shared by Mumbai Indians showed the fast bowler honing his skills in the nets, signalling his intent to be fully prepared for the challenges ahead.
A heartwarming interruption
While the video was meant to highlight Bumrah’s training intensity, it was his young son Angad Bumrah who captured fans’ hearts. The toddler joined his father during the session, turning a routine practice into a touching family moment.
Bumrah was heard gently guiding Angad, encouraging him to observe and imitate. “We are warming up now. See how Dadda is doing it. Look at Dadda, okay?” he said, patiently explaining each movement.
‘Stumps fall down’
Angad appeared thoroughly delighted to be part of the session. Standing close to the stumps, he bowled with visible excitement, confidently declaring, “Stumps fall down,” believing he had knocked them over. His innocent enthusiasm and tiny bowling action quickly became the highlight of the clip.
Fans react with warmth
Cricket fans flooded social media with affectionate reactions, calling the moment “pure joy” and “the cutest net session ever.” Many appreciated seeing the softer, family-oriented side of a player known for his fierce competitiveness on the field.
As Bumrah fine-tunes his game for a major comeback, the viral moment served as a reminder that even elite athletes cherish simple, personal joys beyond the pressure of international cricket.