IND Vs BAN: Jasprit Bumrah Reveals Actual Inspiration Behind 'Temple Point' Celebration

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is making headlines not only for his incredible bowling performances but also for his unique ‘temple point’ celebration, which has drawn comparisons to footballer Marcus Rashford’s signature move. Jasprit Bumrah has made a triumphant return to the cricketing world after a lengthy injury layoff, and his performance at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has been nothing short of spectacular.

In India’s first three matches of the tournament, Jasprit Bumrah has managed to claim a total of eight wickets, an impressive feat considering his return from injury. This remarkable achievement has propelled him to the top of the leading wicket-takers chart alongside New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry.

As Bumrah has continued to pile up wickets, he’s taken the opportunity to showcase his distinctive ‘temple point’ celebration. This new celebratory gesture has become a talking point among fans and cricket enthusiasts worldwide. Interestingly, the move draws inspiration from English Premier League club Manchester United’s striker Marcus Rashford, a footballer whom Bumrah has expressed admiration for.

Speaking about his celebration, Bumrah explained, “I had no intentions of making it viral or spreading it everywhere. It just came to my mind. I’d seen Rashford do it as well. I thought it was cool. There’s no particular big backstory behind it. In the end, I decided to do it. Usually, I’m too tired to celebrate. But that is one occasion where I did celebrate.”

Jasprit Bumrah Won The Player Of The Match Award Against Pakistan

Jasprit Bumrah’s fantastic form in the tournament began with a remarkable six-wicket performance against Australia and Afghanistan. During the second of these matches, he introduced his now-iconic ‘temple point’ celebration after dismissing opener Ibrahim Zadran.

In India’s crucial clash against Pakistan, Bumrah played a pivotal role in the team’s success. He started by taking the new ball and successfully tied down Pakistan’s openers, Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique. Later in the innings, as India’s arch-rivals were under pressure, Bumrah returned to pick up the crucial wickets of Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan, ending with impressive figures of 2/19. His standout performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

India’s triumphant start in the Cricket World Cup, winning their opening three matches convincingly, has made them strong contenders for the coveted trophy. Their quest for the title is an endeavor that cricket fans across the nation are eagerly following, and Jasprit Bumrah’s resurgence as a premier fast bowler has been a remarkable highlight of the tournament. India is striving to secure the World Cup for the first time since their victory in 2011, and Bumrah’s continued excellence will be crucial to their aspirations.