‘No discussion’: South Africa coach reacts to Jasprit Bumrah’s controversial ‘bauna’ remark to Temba Bavuma | Cricket News

South Africa took a measured stance on the mic moment that briefly overshadowed the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens, with batting coach Ashwell Prince confirming the visitors would not make the situation worse. The incident occurred during South Africa’s 13th over, moments after Jasprit Bumrah hit Temba Bavuma on the pads with a shot that clipped the right-hander.India’s appeal was rejected, leading to a discussion between Bumrah and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant over the DRS appeal. The mic picked up a remark that was widely interpreted online as “bauna bhi hai”, which sparked a debate on social media. Prince, however, ruled out the prospect of an internal discussion or formal action.“No, there will be no discussion. This is obviously the first time this has been brought to my attention. I don’t think there will be any issues with what happened in the middle,” he said.Watch the controversial moment here Bavuma, back from a calf strain, lasted 11 balls before Kuldeep Yadav removed him with a leg trap. His early exit came during a phase in which India regained control after South Africa’s regular start at 62/2. Meanwhile, Bumrah’s fate continued to dictate the course of the day. The fast bowler claimed 5/27, landing early blows by removing Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton before triggering a collapse that saw South Africa fall to 159 all out. His ability to generate movement on a dry surface providing inconsistent bounce stood out even in a bowling attack built around four spinners. The visitors had come into the series after a mixed run last season, which included both strong performances at home and periods of inconsistency away from familiar conditions. Their defense for the World Test Championship began with injuries disrupting the team, and Bavuma’s delayed return added to the adjustments made for the Kolkata Test.

While the microphone remarks dominated online discussions after the match, the South African camp refocused on cricket, emphasizing that its assessment remains limited to on-field events. India closed the day at 37/1, leaving the match well balanced heading into day two. With no complaints expected and both sides turning their attention to the rest of the test, the controversy is unlikely to extend beyond its brief viral moment.