Caught on stump-mic: Bumrah’s ‘bauna’ remark for Bavuma lands him in netizens’ scanner
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Kolkata: A stump-mic comment by Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah during Day 1 of the first Test at Eden Gardens has triggered sharp reactions online, after viewers claimed he made a derogatory remark about South Africa captain Temba Bavuma.
The incident took place on the last ball of the 13th over, with South Africa at 62 for 2. Bumrah struck Bavuma on the thigh pad, prompting India to consider a DRS review. As wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant and Bumrah discussed the appeal, the stump mic picked up Bumrah saying “bauna bhi hai,” a phrase many interpreted as a comment on Bavuma’s height.
The Hindi word bauna refers to someone with dwarfism and is often considered offensive when used to describe a shorter person. Clips of the audio quickly circulated on social media, where several users questioned whether the International Cricket Council would take cognisance of the remark. Some even labelled the comment as “racist,” while others debated whether it was said in a casual, non-malicious manner.
The ICC has not issued any official statement so far, but the incident has created a lively discussion online about stump-mic behaviour, player conduct, and what constitutes inappropriate on-field language.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
