Actor Ram Charan stole the spotlight at the grand music launch of “Peddi” in Bhopal, where he shared the stage with AR Rahman, Janhvi Kapoor and the film’s team. In a fun, off-the-cuff segment, he was asked to sum up Indian cricketers in a few words—sparking attention online after a small slip of the tongue during his praise of Jasprit Bumrah.
Key takeaways
- Ram Charan described Sachin Tendulkar’s journey as a “Long legendary run.”
- He labelled MS Dhoni as “calm and cool” and said Rohit Sharma is “He’s everybody’s man.”
- For Virat Kohli, he used a single-word reaction: “Fire.”
- While praising Jasprit Bumrah, Charan accidentally mixed up cricket with football, and the moment went viral.
- Afterward, he apologised publicly on social media and reiterated his respect for Bumrah’s performances.
- MI coach Mahela Jayawardene said Bumrah’s season was impacted by a minor injury post–T20 World Cup, followed by a gradual rebuild.
Viral moment at the “Peddi” music launch
At the Bhopal event, Ram Charan took part in a light-hearted interaction where he was asked to describe Indian cricketers in just a few words. He praised Sachin Tendulkar by referring to his career as a “Long legendary run,” while calling MS Dhoni “calm and cool.” On Rohit Sharma, Charan offered a quick line—“He’s everybody’s man.”
When his turn came for Virat Kohli, the actor kept it short and intense, saying, “Fire.” He then spoke about Jasprit Bumrah, saying he was his biggest fan. However, during the compliment, Charan accidentally brought football into the cricket-related conversation, creating a memorable slip that spread rapidly across the internet.
Charan’s apology and renewed respect
Later, Ram Charan posted a clarification and apology on social media. He wrote, “Uff… I’m genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes. Apologies to @Jaspritbumrah93 Ji for the mix-up – it was a genuine human error in the middle of all the excitement and the crowd.”
In the same follow-up, he stressed that he holds Bumrah in high regard and values how the fast bowler continues to make Indians proud through his performances.
MI’s 2026 season context: injury management and a rebuild
Jasprit Bumrah is currently featuring for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, but Jayawardene revealed that the campaign had not started smoothly. The MI head coach said the pacer had been managing a slight injury since the T20 World Cup, which led the franchise to provide him extra rest before the IPL began.
Jayawardene also explained that Bumrah had to rebuild his rhythm slowly during the opening stretch of the tournament. That gradual ramp-up, the coach noted, influenced both his pace and his sharpness. Even so, Bumrah still managed four wickets across 13 games, and opposing sides remained cautious when facing him.
According to Jayawardene, Bumrah continued working hard throughout the tournament on several key areas, including fitness, controlling no-balls, and overall workload management.
Jayawardene on Bumrah’s form: close to his best
Despite the difficult phase, Jayawardene believes Bumrah is now nearing his peak again. He said the bowler has regained key elements of his game in recent matches—his speed, his yorkers, and his confidence.
Jayawardene further praised Bumrah’s mindset, saying the fast bowler remained positive and stayed focused on improving. He wrapped up by indicating there are no major concerns at this stage and expects Bumrah to “come back strong.”
