Virender Sehwag Calls Jasprit Bumrah ‘Chumrah’, Fans Bash Indian Opener

Mumbai Indians' star pacer Jasprit Bumrah [Source: AP Photos]

Former Indian star cricketer Virender Sehwag has once again landed in controversy during a live cricket discussion. Although Virender Sehwag is respected as one of India’s finest opening batters, he has frequently remained in the spotlight for his statements and commentary moments. 

Recently, the former opener grabbed attention after accidentally calling Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah “Chumrah” during a Cricbuzz discussion ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings.

Virender Sehwag Accidentally Calls Jasprit Bumrah “Chumrah”

The incident quickly became a major topic on social media. Although Virender Sehwag corrected himself immediately, the short clip spread rapidly online. 

As a result, many cricket fans started criticizing the former opener. Some viewers felt the mistake was careless, while others believed it was done intentionally.

During the discussion, Sehwag was talking about the Mumbai Indians bowling attack. In the middle of the conversation, he accidentally used the wrong name for Jasprit Bumrah. Even though the correction came within seconds, fans reacted strongly after the video appeared online.

Watch the video here:

Shah

@Shahhoon1

Virender Sehwag cant even spell Jasprit Bumrah correct Name He is saying “Chumrah.”

May 14, 2026, 1:56 PM

Virender Sehwag Faces Backlash After Calling Jasprit Bumrah “Chumrah”

Soon after the clip went viral, social media platforms were filled with reactions from cricket followers. 

One user commented that Sehwag “was fighting himself in the brain,” while another claimed the mistake looked deliberate. In addition, several fans expressed disappointment over the incident, especially since Bumrah is one of India’s biggest cricket stars.

Let’s take a look at how the internet reacted to Sehwag's remark:  

Bittu

@duttabitz

@DiveshDDD Sehwag is out of his mind

The Dork

@octimussprime

@DiveshDDD Meko deliberate lag raha hai.. 😭😹

Prajakta ~

@pprja_14

@DiveshDDD He deliberately does this to grab attention & stay relevant..

*Axar Patel Hate Bot* 🦂🇮🇳

@ImGani22

@DiveshDDD Slip of tongue.😭😭

Harsh

@h4rshuu

@DiveshDDD he has seen the trolls 😂

RΛMΞSH🐧

@MrCupidForeverX

@wristofkohli Bro speaks straight from the heart 😭😭

Harshann

@Harshann7

@wristofkohli He knew what he was doing there😌

Aishwarya

@AishwaryaSanas1

@wristofkohli I know it was intentional but i just can't prove it

💀

@banar_azam_56

@DiveshDDD Sehwag was fighting himself in the brain.

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Jasprit Bumrah’s Difficult IPL 2026 Season

At the same time, Jasprit Bumrah has been facing a challenging IPL 2026 season. The Mumbai Indians pacer has not performed at his usual level in the tournament. In 11 matches, Bumrah has managed to take only three wickets. Furthermore, he currently has an economy rate of 8.51 and an average of 116.33.

It is important to note that over the years, Jasprit Bumrah has built a reputation for delivering match-winning performances in all formats of the game. However, IPL 2026 has turned out to be a difficult season for the Indian speedster.

Despite his struggles in the IPL, Bumrah continues to dominate in Test cricket. The latest ICC Test rankings still place him at the No. 1 position among Test bowlers with 879 rating points.

Mumbai Indians Already Out of Playoff Race

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are already out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. With only three matches remaining in the season, the team will now focus on preparing for the future.

Notably, Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings on May 14 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, and fans will hope Jasprit Bumrah can finish the season on a positive note.

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