IND VS SA : ‘Things are not easily forgotten…’ Temba Bavuma breaks silence on Bumrah’s ‘butka’ address

Temba Bavuma’s statement regarding his height: South Africa and India A series of Tests, ODIs and T20Is were recently played between them. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa swept India in the Test series, while South Africa lost 2-1 in the three-match ODI series. In the subsequent five-match T20 series, Team India defeated South Africa 3-1. Throughout the tour, some controversial statements and incidents also appeared. Which was also widely discussed in world cricket. In one such incident involving Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and South African captain Temba Bavuma, this rendition was also very popular.

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Controversy during the Eden Gardens Test

A two-match Test series was played between India and South Africa. The first match was played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. During the match, Jasprit Bumrah made a controversial comment about Temba Bavuma during an lbw appeal against him, which was also clearly heard on the stump mic. The comment sparked controversy in the social media and cricket world. However, Temba Bavuma remained silent on the matter at the time.

Bavuma broke the silence

Temba Bavuma has commented on the matter for the first time. Referring to the incident in his column for ESPNcricinfo, he wrote that he was fully aware of what was said to him at the time. Bavuma said that Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah contacted him after the match and also apologized for the remark. According to Bavuma, he was not aware of what was said on the field at the time. He later discussed the matter with his media manager.

What happens on the field…

Bavuma wrote in his column that “a lot is said on the cricket field and the ideal situation is to leave it at that.” However, he also noted that such things are not easily forgotten. Bavuma said these experiences can also be used as motivation if the players want to.

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