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[Saba Sports News] India fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah broke his social media silence following India’s heart-wrenching loss to Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final. Alongside senior teammates Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Bumrah had initially adopted a ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode, choosing silence after narrowly missing the World Cup triumph.
After a hiatus of nine days post the loss to Australia, Bumrah returned to Instagram, sharing a cryptic message along with a picture. The enigmatic post featured a quotation emphasizing that “SILENCE is sometimes the best answer.”
Fans were left speculating on the intended recipient and the context of the message. Interpretations of Bumrah’s post varied among fans, with two prominent theories emerging. The first centers around the intense criticism the Indian team faced following the World Cup defeat against Australia on November 19.
The second theory links Bumrah’s message to the transfer of all-rounder Hardik Pandya from Gujrat Titans (GT) to Mumbai Indians (MI) through an all-cash deal. Speculation arose suggesting Pandya might lead the team in the upcoming season, potentially in place of Rohit Sharma.
The exact meaning behind Bumrah’s cryptic message remains elusive, adding an air of mystery to his social media activity.
Reflecting on Bumrah’s performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, the 29-year-old showcased his prowess, emerging as the tournament’s fourth-highest wicket-taker. He secured 20 wickets with an average of 18.65 and an economy rate of 4.06 in the 11 matches he played. Looking ahead, Bumrah is set to participate in the South Africa tour, primarily focusing on the upcoming Test series scheduled to commence on December 26.