Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Bavuma Reveals Pant and Bumrah Apologized for Remarks
During a cricket match in India, two Indian players, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, said something in their own language that was offensive to the South African captain, Temba Bavuma.
They later apologized to him.
Bavuma said that while he doesn't forget what was said, he doesn't hold any grudges.
He also mentioned that their coach, Shukri Conrad, could have chosen better words during the series.
South Africa won the Test series against India, which was a big achievement for them.
Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah made offensive remarks in their own language about South African captain Temba Bavuma during the first Test in Kolkata.
The term 'bauna' was used, which is generally considered offensive when directed at individuals of short stature.
Pant and Bumrah apologized to Bavuma for their remarks.
South Africa won the Test series 2-0 against India, their first series win in India since 2000.
Bavuma and head coach Shukri Conrad had planned for months to ensure South Africa's success in the Test series.
- Who
- Temba Bavuma, Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, Shukri Conrad
- What
- Apology for offensive remarks made during a cricket match
- When
- During the first Test in Kolkata and subsequent events
- Where
- India (Kolkata and Guwahati)
- Why
- To address and resolve the incident of offensive remarks made during the match
- Incident
- Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah made remarks in their own language about Temba Bavuma during the first Test in Kolkata.
- Term Used
- The term 'bauna' was used, which is generally considered offensive when directed at individuals of short stature.
- Apology
- Pant and Bumrah apologized to Bavuma for their remarks.
- Series Result
- South Africa won the Test series 2-0 against India.
- Last Win
- South Africa's last Test series win in India was in 2000 under Hansie Cronje's leadership.
- Coach's Remark
- Head coach Shukri Conrad acknowledged he could have chosen a better word than 'grovel' during the second Test.
- Preparation
- Bavuma and Conrad planned for months to ensure South Africa's success in the Test series.
Sources
Pant, Bumrah apologised after saying something in their language about me, says Bavuma
Proteas captain opens up on 'unsavoury' remarks during South Africa’s India Tour - Telegraph India
Bumrah and Pant apologised to me: Bavuma
‘First time I heard about it, it had that unsavoury taste to it, Shukri could have chosen a better word’: Temba Bavuma on infamous ‘grovel’ remark during India tour
Pant, Bumrah apologised after on-field remarks, says Bavuma
