Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair were involved in a heated exchange during the IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC).
However, the Delhi Capitals released a video of the two players sharing a warm hug and chatting with each other, which went viral across social media platforms.
The incident took place in the second innings while Delhi was chasing a challenging target of 206 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, April 13.
Nair accidentally collided with Bumrah while running between the wickets. The collision sparked a fiery reaction from the MI pacer, resulting in a heated exchange.
Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Hugs Karun Nair to Resolve Heated On-Field Exchange
After the Mumbai Indians clinched their second win of the season, Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair were seen sharing a light moment.
The pair hugged and chatted on the field, indicating that their earlier clash was left behind.
Delhi Capitals posted a video on their social media platforms showing the two players laughing, shaking hands, and talking it out.
Nair appeared to explain the accidental collision during the game, while Jasprit Bumrah responded with a handshake and a hug. The clip put to rest any speculation about tension.
You can see the video below:
Watch: Jasprit Bumrah And Karun Nair Involved In A Heated Moment
Karun Nair scored 89 runs off 40 balls, including 12 boundaries and five sixes, during the match.
During the final one of the powerplay, Nair hammered Bumrah for 18 runs in that over, hitting two sixes and a four.
On the last delivery, Nair sprinted for a second run, which led to a collision with Bumrah.
Nair quickly apologized, but Bumrah seemed upset by the incident. The tension continued to build during the strategic timeout.
Nair, seen talking to MI captain Hardik Pandya, explained the accidental nature of the bump. The right-handed batter completed his fifty off just 22 balls against Mumbai.
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Jasprit Bumrah Is The Best Bowler At The Moment – Karun Nair
In the post-match press conference, Karun Nair shared his approach to handling Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling during his knock.
He said that his focus was on selecting the right balls to hit, adding that he played to his strengths. Nair said that Bumrah is the best bowler in the world right now.
“It was about picking the right balls and playing to the areas that I wanted to play. He is the best bowler at the moment in world cricket.
So, I had to be very watchful of where he was going to bowl. But again, I just backed myself and backed the areas that I wanted to score,” said Karun.
Nair played his first IPL match since 2022. He returned to action after an impressive domestic season, where he scored 779 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Nair’s knock reignited discussions about his potential return to the Indian team, with Ambati Rayudu supporting his case for the England Test tour.
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