While the world knows Jasprit Bumrah for his deadly yorkers and strategic brilliance on the cricket pitch, a new, fragrant side of the Indian pace spearhead has been revealed by his teammate. All-rounder Axar Patel recently pulled back the curtain on Bumrah's lesser-known passion: an intense love for perfumes and fragrances.
More Than Just a Casual Interest
Speaking candidly on the popular 2 Sloggers YouTube channel, Axar Patel provided delightful insights into Bumrah's off-field persona. He explained that Bumrah's approach to perfumes is as meticulous as his bowling plans. Where other team members might simply take a sniff and decide if a scent is strong or pleasant, Bumrah delves deeper. He meticulously checks the percentage of oil and perfume concentration in each bottle, treating the selection with a seriousness usually reserved for dissecting an opponent's batting technique.
The conversation took a humorous turn when the hosts wondered if this was a post-retirement plan. Axar laughed and suggested a potential business venture, saying in Hindi, "Jassi Bhai dekhlena, partnership kardena" (Jassi brother, look into it, we can form a partnership). This hinted that Bumrah's perfume knowledge is so advanced he could potentially bring his cricketing colleagues into a fragrance business someday.
A Hilarious Bet and a Generous Gift
Axar also recounted a funny incident that highlights Bumrah's generous nature intertwined with his perfume passion. The story dates back to a Test match against the West Indies in Delhi. Bumrah had promised to gift a perfume to fellow pacer Mohammed Siraj.
The plot thickened when West Indies vice-captain Jomel Warrican apparently noticed the scent and casually asked about it, expressing his liking. This, according to Axar, made Siraj even more insistent on claiming his promised gift. Amused by the situation, Axar got involved in the friendly banter. "Tho isme meine sirf flow flow mein Boom bhai bole ab uske jagah mein tume dunga", Axar recalled. This translates to Bumrah, in the flow of the moment, deciding to gift Axar a perfume as well.
The Meticulous Bowler's Off-Field Precision
These anecdotes paint a refreshing picture of one of cricket's most feared competitors. They reveal that the same precision and attention to detail Bumrah employs while planning the dismissal of a top-order batter are also applied to his personal hobbies. For fans who see him as a relentless force on the field, this glimpse into his life beyond the boundary ropes adds a relatable and humanizing layer.
Axar Patel's revelations remind us that athletes have multifaceted personalities. While Bumrah's primary identity is that of a world-class fast bowler, his story as a perfume enthusiast shows there's always more to our sporting heroes than what meets the eye on television. His journey from analyzing batting stances to analyzing fragrance notes is a testament to his passionate and detailed-oriented character.
