“Jasprit Bumrah tribute video, with audio by Virat Kohli, gives fans goosebumps”. To attend

India pace leader Jasprit Bumrah on Monday said he has been “living a dream” over the past few days as he expressed gratitude for the stupendous reception he and the rest of his teammates received for winning the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean. The 30-year-old, who took 15 wickets in the mega event that ended on June 29 in Barbados, was a key figure in India’s second global trophy overall and first in 17 years in the shortest format. He was named Player of the Tournament for his performance.

“I am so grateful for the last few days. I have been living a dream and it has filled me with happiness and gratitude,” Bumrah posted on X, along with a video of him enjoying the rapturous homecoming that included a breakfast and meet-up with The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a victory parade attended by thousands of fans in Mumbai.

I am so grateful for the last few days. I have been living a dream and it has filled me with happiness and gratitude. pic.twitter.com/w5LTukO9Fz

– Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) July 8, 2024

The 42-second clip featured the audio of Virat Kohli’s speech during the congratulations after the parade last Thursday, where the champion batsman praised Bumrah’s contribution.

The fast bowler combined with all-rounder Hardik Pandya to pull off a wonderful comeback for India in the final.

The two were called up for their second spell of the match at a time when South Africa needed 30 off 30 balls. They wreaked havoc to ensure the Proteas ended up seven runs short.

Kohli called Bumrah a “once in a generation” player during his speech at the Wankhede Stadium, prompting the assembled crowd to shout the player’s name in gratitude. “What I would like everyone to do is applaud a guy who brought us back to again, and again, and again. It was phenomenal. He is a unique player, I am very happy for him to play for us,” said Kohli, who retired from T20 Internationals at the end of the World Cup.

Bumrah was welcomed with flower petals after arriving at his home in Ahmedabad recently.

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