Sun Jan 19 09:27:43 UTC 2025: ## Coldplay’s Chris Martin Name-Drops Jasprit Bumrah at Mumbai Concert
**Navi Mumbai, January 19** – Coldplay’s electrifying Mumbai concert took an unexpected turn Saturday night when lead singer Chris Martin playfully mentioned Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. During the performance of “Sky Full of Stars,” Martin announced, “Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage! He says he needs to bowl at me now.”
The crowd erupted in cheers at the mention of the star bowler, who recently led India to victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, earning him Player of the Series honors. While some fans anticipated a surprise on-stage appearance, Bumrah remained unseen.
The incident added to a memorable night of cultural exchange. Martin impressed the audience with his attempts at Hindi, thanking them with “shukriya,” and engaging with a fan’s “Jai Shri Ram” placard, asking the crowd for its meaning.
Coldplay’s India tour kicked off in Mumbai on January 18th with further shows scheduled for January 19th and 21st in the city, followed by concerts in Ahmedabad on January 25th and 26th. The band will then head to Hong Kong and South Korea in April.
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