Jasprit Bumrah shared a wholesome moment with Australian team Western Bulldogs, where both of the individuals shared jerseys with each other.

Indian pacer and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah recently shared a wholesome moment with the Australian football team, the Western Bulldogs, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Bumrah is famous for his extraordinary cricketing prowess, and seems to have won the heart of Australian crowd and further establish his popularity on a global level.

Bumrah had given his jersey to the Western Bulldogs, and had received a customised Western Bulldog jersey in return. The Western Bulldogs’ official social media account shared a photo about the exchange between the two, captioning, “The newest addition to the Kennel. An absolute pleasure meeting @Jaspritbumrah93 ahead of the big Boxing Day Test!”

The newest addition to the Kennel. 🐶

An absolute pleasure meeting @Jaspritbumrah93 ahead of the big Boxing Day Test! pic.twitter.com/T9kf61mdJ3

— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) December 21, 2024

This exchange between Bumrah and the Western Bulldogs is more than a friendly gesture for each other, and it highlights the Indian pacer’s fame that has been going up and above the cricketing world.

Jasprit Bumrah supports the English Premier League’s Manchester United (Man-Uni) as he is a passionate football fan. His love for the sport surfaced when he visited Old Trafford in 2021, and got gifted a personalized Man-Uni jersey. Along with that, Bumrah also celebrated a wicket during the 2023 ODI World Cup, where he emulated the famous goal celebration of Man-Uni’s forward Marcus Rashford.

This lovely exchange of jerseys between Western Bulldogs and Bumrah shows the unity between different sportsperson and regions. This gesture adds a new fold to the excitement around the Boxing Day Test, where Bumrah is expected to be an important player for the team.