Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his discontent regarding the Wankhede Stadium DJ during a tense moment in the T20 World Cup semi-final. The esteemed commentator was taken aback when the DJ attempted to initiate the ‘Boom Boom Bumrah’ chant while India’s Jasprit Bumrah was mid-delivery. This crucial match saw India seeking a breakthrough as Suryakumar Yadav handed the ball to Bumrah. Gavaskar, who was providing live commentary, expressed his frustration, stating, “Encouraging the crowd to chant ‘Boom Boom Bumrah’ while he is bowling isn’t appropriate. It’s fine to do so between overs, but not during play. This is a World Cup match.” He emphasized the need for respect towards the players, particularly at such a significant event. Previously, both Gavaskar and fellow commentator Ravi Shastri criticized the ICC for implementing a laser show during a high-stakes T20 World Cup Super 8 game between India and the West Indies at Eden Gardens. In the semi-final, India triumphed over England, securing a spot in the T20 World Cup final. After opting to bat first, India posted an impressive total of 253 runs, with Sanju Samson leading the charge with a remarkable 89 runs. Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya contributed with quick-fire scores of 43 and 27, respectively, putting India in a strong position. However, England’s Jacob Bethell posed a significant threat, scoring 105 runs off just 48 balls, though it ultimately wasn’t enough to clinch victory. India is set to face New Zealand in the final on Sunday, March 8, aiming for history. A win would make them the first team to successfully defend their T20 title, while the Blackcaps are on the hunt for their first T20 World Cup trophy.
