Former Indian opener and commentator Virender Sehwag is embroiled in a new controversy amid the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. During the live show after the match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sehwag called star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah ‘Chumrah’. Although he immediately corrected himself and said ‘Bumrah’, by then this clip had gone viral on social media.
Sehwag IPL (Part of the Hindi panel of official broadcasters in IPL 2026. Along with him, former players like Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra and Ravichandran Ashwin are also commentating. Veeru is known for his fast-paced commentary, desi style and witty comments. However, the video in which he was discussing is from Cricbuzz.
Chumrah??? 😭🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/GyN24Riz0A
— Bhuvi Kumar’s Slave (@DiveshDDD) May 14, 2026
This matter came to light when Sehwag Mumbai Indians Were discussing the bowling of. Taking the names of the players, he said – be it Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Hardik Pandya, Chumrah… (Bumrah).
A debate broke out on social media platform Many fans called it a common mistake, while some people considered it a taunt on Bumrah’s poor form.
🚨 VIRENDAR SEHWAG INSULTS JASPRIT BUMRAH 🚨
– On live TV, Virender Sehwag called Jasprit Bumrah “Chumrah” instead of “Bumrah.” How can a person make such a big mistake? 😭🤯 pic.twitter.com/7vJajKs6j4
— lndian Sports Netwrk (@IS_Netwrk29) May 14, 2026
He did it intentionally
—Mr. Durden (@_cricket_gyaani) May 14, 2026
Virender Sehwag cant even spell Jasprit Bumrah correct Name
He is saying “Chumrah.” pic.twitter.com/Fo9gkKJEqr
— Shah (@Shahhoon1) May 14, 2026
He Really Said That? 😭 https://t.co/gzWX8xfzDv
— Keshab Chandra (@Analyzer_Keshab) May 14, 2026
Sehwag has been in the news earlier also because of his ‘Viru-ism’ and play of words. Desi slang, jokes and experimentation with players’ names are often seen in his commentary. However, this time his style became the cause of controversy.
On the other hand in IPL 2026 Jasprit Bumrah The performance has not been as per expectations. This fast bowler of Mumbai Indians has taken only 3 wickets in 11 matches. His average was 116.33 and economy rate was 8.51. In the match against Gujarat Titans, he ended the wicketless sequence by taking a wicket after a long time.
Mumbai Indians team has also been seen struggling this season. The team was out of the playoff race after a close defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Currently, Mumbai Indians are at ninth position in the points table with only 3 wins in 11 matches.
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