One of India's most famous sports stars, Jasprit Bumrah, has seemingly paid tribute to Marcus Rashford during a match at the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Bumrah and his compatriots are taking on Afghanistan in Delhi today (Wednesday 11 October) and the fast bowler took his country's first wicket of the match.
The 29-year-old had Ibrahim Zadran caught behind by KL Rahul for 22 in the seventh over of the group-stage game.
After the catch, Bumrah put his finger to his temple, a la Rashford, in a cheeky nod to his passion for United.
Bumrah has professed his enthusiasm for the Reds in the past, and even made a visit to Old Trafford back in October 2021.
After his Mumbai Indians team were knocked out of the IPL (Indian Premier League), he took the opportunity to a tour of the historic famous stadium.
Bumrah was presented with a personalised no.93 shirt – the number he wears when representing India – and gave an interview to club media in which he expressed the thrill of visiting the Theatre of Dreams.
After his Mumbai Indians team were knocked out of the IPL (Indian Premier League), he took the opportunity to a tour of the historic famous stadium.
Bumrah was presented with a personalised no.93 shirt – the number he wears when representing India – and gave an interview to club media in which he expressed the thrill of visiting the Theatre of Dreams.
Asked about how the reality of Old Trafford lived up to his boyhood expectations, he said:
“It's unreal. As a child, when I used to watch the Premier League on the television, I've always seen this stadium. But to see it up front and at close quarters, is great.
”This dressing room, it feels really good to see all these jerseys, and I've got my own jersey now, sitting next to Anthony Martial, which is great!
“It's an unreal feeling, and I wish I could just stay here and watch and learn and know a lot more about it [the club].”
India, who are hosting the World Cup, began their campaign on Sunday, with an impressive six-wicket victory over five-time winners Australia.
Bumrah took two wickets for 35 runs in the success, which puts his country on the road towards what Indian fans hope will be a third World Cup triumph.
The competition will conclude on Sunday 19 November, when two finalists will meet in Ahmedabad. India and defending champions England are among the leading favourites.
Bumrah took two wickets for 35 runs in the success, which puts his country on the road towards what Indian fans hope will be a third World Cup triumph.
The competition will conclude on Sunday 19 November, when two finalists will meet in Ahmedabad. India and defending champions England are among the leading favourites.