The pressure was on the world-class bowler of the game, Jasprit Bumrah, who was smashed around the park during the last Super 4 clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Many reckoned that the right-arm pacer wasn’t in good shape even after a month’s break, coming back from the five-match Test series against England in the United Kingdom.

In the previous contest, Pakistan’s opening batter, Sahibzada Farhan, creamed him for consecutive big shots around the park before Faheem Ashraf joined the party and continued to play the aggressive shots around the park. It was time to make a strong comeback in the Bangladesh fixture.

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On the sideline during the clash, his wife, Sanjana Ganeeshan, who is working with Sony Sports as the presenter, met the two Bollywood stars, Raghav Jurel and Bobby Deyal. The former convinced Sanjana to leave a special message, ‘Akkhi duniya ek taraf mera Bumrah ek taraf' for the Ahmedabad-born, and she did as it went viral.

Sanjana Ganeshan leaves special message for Jasprit Bumrah on air during IND vs BAN Match

On the second ball of the innings, Jasprit Bumrah drew the first blood to capture the wicket of Tanzid Hasan Tamim for one run in three balls. The left-handed batter looked to close the bat and ended up getting a leading edge as the ball ballooned in the air, only for Shivam Dube to grab a fine catch.

Aakhi duniya ek taraf, mera Bumrah ek taraf 🏏💙 Raghav’s request, Sanjana’s dialogue-baazi, and Bobby-Raghav bringing Bollywood madness to the Ind vs Ban clash, promoting The BADs of Bollywood during the Asia Cup Super 4 ❤️@iamsrk @thedeol @TheRaghav_Juyal @RedChilliesEnt… pic.twitter.com/2BvmSifIo0

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Abhishek Sharma, the left-handed opening batter, smashed 75 runs in 37 balls with the help of six boundaries and five sixes at a strike rate of 202.70. Shubman Gill nailed 29 runs in 19 balls with the help of two fours and one six. They posted 168/6 in their allotted 20 overs of the first innings.

Bangladesh crossed their 100-run mark in 15 overs. They would still need over 60 runs in the last five overs at a required run rate of around 12. Kuldeep Yadav and Bumrah were excellent with the ball at an economy rate of under six in the second innings.

In what was a fabulous off-field memory, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah received a signed AC Milan jersey from football's great, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Bumrah shared his sheer happiness on social media, holding Ibrahimovic's No. 11 jersey. The pacer stated, “Woohoo, words fall short. Ecstatic.” The 31-year-old Bumrah thanked his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, for making the moment possible, making it an even better memory. 

Bumrah's Turnaround in Focus Ahead of the Asia Cup

While his signature jersey has fans buzzing, the good news for cricket is that Bumrah's anticipated return to India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025, starting on September 9 in the UAE. India will start their campaign against the hosts, the UAE, on September 10; the final is scheduled for September 28. 

Bumrah played the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy earlier this year, taking 14 wickets in three Tests, including two five-wicket hauls. Bumrah missed earlier this year on the Champions Trophy, where injury doubts with a lower back injury have now been cleared, and he has reportedly made himself available for selection.

Jasprit Bumrah received a signed Jersey as a gift from football Icon Zlatan Ibrahimović. 😍 pic.twitter.com/NVgzdD7cfq

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A Boost for Team India 

Bumrah’s inclusion will certainly boost India. He has been a proven match-winner for India in all formats with his skill, pace, and experience. Bumrah might also give Mohammed Siraj some time off after the Hyderabad pacer bowled all five Tests in England with long spells. 

Bumrah has not played white-ball cricket since the T20 World Cup final against South Africa in June 2024 and has not played ODI cricket since the 2023 World Cup final, so he will be raring to play in the continental event. 

Asia Cup 2025: Squad Out

With a signed jersey by Zlatan already making his week special, Bumrah wants to make equally special memories on the field when the Asia Cup gets underway.

India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah recently appeared on SPORTbible’s YouTube show called ‘Snack War’. In this light-hearted episode, Bumrah tried various snacks and shared a few personal anecdotes along the way.

While talking about food, he mentioned his wife Sanjana Ganesan’s strong liking for ‘Chakali’ – a crunchy, spiral-shaped Indian snack that’s popular during festivals and as a teatime treat.

The cricketer also smiled while describing how much Sanjana enjoys Chakali, revealing a fun side of their life off the field. The segment gave fans a rare glimpse into Bumrah’s personal world, especially the couple’s shared moments over traditional Indian snacks.

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Bumrah Talked About His Wife’s Favourite Snack:

While comparing the UK's Twiglets with India’s Chakali, Jasprit Bumrah revealed that his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, really enjoys Chakali and it’s one of her favorite snacks. The pacer highlighted her love for the traditional Indian snack while rating both, offering a light and personal moment during his appearance on SPORTbible’s ‘Snack War’ show.

He said, “ This is what actually my wife loves because this is something that comes from her home side as well.”

During the segment, Bumrah was given pickled walnuts to try. After the host jokingly cautioned him about the taste, the Indian pacer humorously asked if he was being offered the unusual snack as a result of taking too many wickets against England, adding a fun twist to the conversation. He said, “ Is it because I've taken a few wickets of England.”

Bumrah playfully asked the host if he was being used as a ‘guinea pig’ to test unusual snacks. Surprisingly, he picked the pickled walnuts over the pakoras (fritters). His reaction after tasting the pickled walnuts added a humorous touch to the moment, showing his willingness to try something new despite the odd choice. He further said, “ Basically, you made me the guinea pig, and this is an experiment.”

Jasprit Bumrah Reminisces Fond Memories After Tasting Samosas:

While enjoying samosas on the show, Jasprit Bumrah recalled a sweet memory from his childhood. He shared that his mother often bought him samosas when he was a kid. Bumrah fondly remembered riding his bicycle to pick up the popular Indian snack, making it a special part of his early days.

Jasprit further said, “ My mother used to give this as a treat to us. There was a shop that was nearby where I, as a youngster, would go on my bike and get it for our family. So, this has got a lot of memories to it, that I've been eating it since I was a child.”

Jasprit Bumrah played a key role in India’s recently concluded five-match Test series in England. Although he was rested for the second and fifth matches due to workload management, he still finished as India’s second-highest wicket-taker, picking up 14 wickets in five innings.

The intense series ended in a 2-2 draw, with India securing a narrow six-run win in the final match. Bumrah is expected to spearhead the bowling attack in the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, starting September 9.

Sanjana Ganesan gave fans a personal glimpse into Jasprit Bumrah’s family time by sharing a heartwarming photo of the star pacer playing with their son, Angad, ahead of the fourth Test against England.

On Saturday, July 19, sports presenter Sanjana shared a heartwarming glimpse of her husband, India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, spending quality time with their son Angad. The Instagram story captured a candid moment of Bumrah playing with Angad at a park, giving fans a rare look into his personal life during the intense Test series in England.

The 31-year-old last played in the third Test at Lord’s, where he impressed with figures of 5/74 and 2/38. However, his efforts went in vain as India narrowly missed victory, falling short by just 22 runs while chasing a target of 193.

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Now, ahead of the fourth Test starting on Wednesday, July 23, at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, Sanjana shared a picture on her Instagram story. The photo shows Bumrah playing with their son in a park, offering a sweet look into their family life.

With the fourth Test set to begin on Wednesday, July 23, at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, Jasprit Bumrah seems to be taking a well-deserved mental break. In the ongoing five-match series, he has played two Tests so far, taking 12 wickets in four innings at an average of 21.00 and a strike rate of 43.33. His performance includes two brilliant five-wicket hauls.

Bumrah’s overall Test career is also impressive. He has taken 217 wickets in 47 matches at an average of 19.48, including 15 five-wicket hauls.

As fans look forward to the next match, Sanjana’s photo of Bumrah with their son is a lovely reminder of how he balances top-level cricket with special family moments.

Jasprit Bumrah recently shared a funny moment from his debut Test series in South Africa involving his wife, Sanjana Ganesan. On the chat show Who's The Boss? hosted by Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh, Bumrah recalled how he had planned to celebrate his five-wicket haul in Centurion by pointing to Sanjana in the stands. However, after achieving the feat, he couldn’t spot her anywhere, leaving him amused and slightly puzzled in the middle of the field.

The ace India bowler had a memorable debut series, finishing with 14 wickets in six innings at an impressive average of 25.21. While his performances in the first two Tests were steady, it was the third Test at Centurion where he truly made his mark with a five-wicket haul. This performance not only helped cement his place in the team but also marked the beginning of a stellar red-ball career. The story he shared added a humorous touch to an otherwise career-defining series.

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"I have a memory from my first Test match [series]. My previous match had not gone well, so I thought no problem, the next match will go well. And she was there, and I took five wickets. When I turned around, humara banda hi nahi khada hai udhar. Chai-samosa kha raha hai. [Our person is not there, eating chai-samosa]. I thought after taking five wickets, I'll also make a little gesture. Maybe wave or something, but our madam was busy eating inside," he added.

This is not true: Sanjana Ganesan

Sanjana Ganesan shared her side of the story, explaining that she had briefly stepped inside to watch the match on the TV screens as she struggles to see the action clearly on the field without her spectacles, which she typically avoids wearing. Light-heartedly dismissing Bumrah's version, she playfully clarified that she wasn’t missing but just trying to get a better view of the game.

"This story is not true. I had gone inside momentarily because I have spectacles, which I usually don't wear. So, I can't see things very clearly on the field. I had gone inside to watch it on the TV screens because there you can see their facial expressions clearly, and you get to see the celebrations. So, I went inside momentarily to just look at the TV screen, and by then he had taken five wickets. He says that he has done something, but I honestly didn't see anything," Sanjana replied.