Jasprit Bumrah Mentioned by Chris Martin at Coldplay’s Mumbai Concert
By Sourav Paul
Cricket writer writing stories for true cricket enthusiasts.
Posted: January 19, 2025
Last updated: January 19, 2025
On 18th January 2025, Coldplay performed at an eagerly awaited show in Mumbai when lead vocalist Chris Martin lightened the evening by mentioning India’s ace cricketer Jasprit Bumrah.
The audience was thrilled when Martin jokingly said, “We’ve got to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play cricket backstage. Thank you very much, everybody. Good night. He says he needs to bowl at me.”
Chris Martin’s Playful Mention of Jasprit Bumrah
During the performance of their international smash hit “Sky Full of Stars,” Chris Martin stopped in the middle to interact with the crowd at the DY Patil Stadium. His funny remark about one of India’s cricketing stars, Jasprit Bumrah, immediately connected with the crowd.
Even though it was not known if Bumrah was present in the auditorium or backstage, the reference injected a nice yet unexpected cricketish flavor into an otherwise musical night for the audience. Fans went about their social networking sites, including Twitter, cheering Martin for taking some time to greet one of the biggest sporting legends from India.
Here’s the video where
— Chandresh Narayanan (@chand2579)
mentions ! What a moment in the concert Jassi is the world’s best
Jasprit Bumrah: A Cricketing Superstar
Known for his good bowling skills as well as delivering match-winning performances, Jasprit Bumrah is now quite a household name in India, as well as outside it, as he always has been skilled enough to come up with perfect fiery yorkers and deliver even when it’s a crunch.
Chris Martin’s joking mention speaks of the immense popularity of Bumrah, moving beyond sports into pop culture. Such moments show how cricket and music, two of India’s biggest passions, can come together to create unforgettable memories.
Coldplay’s Concert
The concert in Mumbai was a part of Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’, which has been creating waves all over the world. The band performed at the DY Patil Stadium.
Coldplay’s India tour does not end in Mumbai. The band is also scheduled to perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26. While fans cannot watch the concerts in person, they will be able to catch the live performance of January 26 at Disney+ Hotstar.
Jasprit Bumrah is mentioned during the Coldplay Mumbai concert, giving a unique cricket-music addition that got fans buzzing. Whether Bumrah was in attendance or not, Chris Martin’s joking remark made it a memorable evening. As the tour of Coldplay continues, fans can look forward to even more magical moments combining India’s love for music and sports.
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