Mon Jan 27 12:43:30 IST 2025: ## Cricket Star Bumrah Gets Surprise Coldplay Shout-Out, Custom Song in Ahmedabad
**Ahmedabad, India** – Celebrated Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah made a surprise appearance at Coldplay’s final concert in Ahmedabad on Sunday, January 26th, Republic Day. The event culminated in an impromptu performance by frontman Chris Martin, who penned a song dedicated to the bowler, praising him as the “best bowler in the whole of cricket.”
Martin’s lyrics playfully acknowledged Bumrah’s impressive record against England, drawing cheers from the ecstatic crowd. This wasn’t the first time Coldplay has shown their appreciation for Bumrah; Martin previously mentioned the bowler during the Mumbai leg of their tour, even jokingly claiming Bumrah wanted to bowl at him backstage. The Ahmedabad concert also featured a clip of one of Bumrah’s iconic yorkers, a testament to the bowler’s skill. The performance further included Martin singing “Vande Mataram,” a patriotic Indian song.
Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres” tour marked their return to India after a nine-year absence, with concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Bumrah’s appearance and the personalized tribute added a memorable and uniquely Indian touch to the band’s final performance.
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