Isa Guha’s ‘Primate’ Remark About Jasprit Bumrah Sparks Racial Controversy

Summary
During the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series at Gabba, Jasprit Bumrah delivered an impressive performance, taking 5 wickets for 72 runs to help India fight back against Australia. However, the match became embroiled in controversy when commentator Isa Guha referred to Bumrah as “the most valuable primate,” a term that sparked allegations of racial insensitivity. The comment, which some found offensive due to its possible interpretation in Hindi, overshadowed the match and triggered significant backlash online.

The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia at Gabba faced controversy after a rain-washed first day. By stumps on Day 2, Australia, led by centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith, had crossed 400 runs, gaining a dominant position.

Amidst the match, Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable bowling performance (5 wickets for 72 runs) helped India stage a late fightback. Despite his brilliance, the game was overshadowed by allegations of a racially insensitive comment made by commentator Isa Guha during the live broadcast.

While praising Bumrah, Guha referred to him as “the MVP, isn’t he? The most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah.” The term “primate,” which translates to “monkey” in Hindi, triggered significant backlash on social media, with many viewers criticizing the remark as racially offensive.

The controversy has shifted focus from Bumrah’s stellar performance to the alleged insensitivity, sparking heated debates among fans and commentators.