With the curtain raiser of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between arch-rivals India and Australia beginning today in Perth, stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to bat. However, the decision quickly stumbled as India struggled against the Australian pace attack.
But Bumrah, ever the leader, took charge and led from the front with the ball, claiming three quick wickets to build pressure on Australia. His outstanding performance was praised globally by cricketing legends like Yuvraj Singh and Wasim Akram, who referred to him as one of the best pacers in the world.
Amid all the praise and recognition, it was this light-hearted post from Bumrah’s biggest supporter that captured fans’ hearts and kept the conversation buzzing online, his wife, renowned sports journalist Sanjana Ganesan, took to Instagram with a cheeky and eye-catching remark that sparked a buzz.
On the opening day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth, Bumrah’s fiery spell left Australia reeling at 67 for 7 by the close of play, after India had been dismissed for 150 in their first innings. Bumrah’s four-wicket haul, combined with India’s perfect use of the grassy, bouncy conditions, put them in a dominant position, with Australia still 83 runs behind.
While Bumrah’s on-field performance was getting widespread acclaim, it was Sanjana Ganesan’s Instagram story that stole the spotlight. Sharing a picture of her husband, Sanjana wrote, “Great bowler, even greater booty,” which quickly became an internet sensation. Her playful and loving remark added a fun and personal touch to the day’s cricketing drama, making it a topic of conversation across social media platforms.