Jasprit Bumrah's Fan Encounter: Who is Yasmin Badiani?
Bumrah's Off-Field Attention
Jasprit Bumrah continues to attract attention even when not playing. Although he is sidelined for the second Test, he was recently seen in the spotlight due to a woman named Yasmin Badiani, who was spotted smiling at him while he donned a team management t-shirt. Badiani is affiliated with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and is part of their operations team. Typically, the ECB assigns a member to assist visiting teams, and it appears that Badiani is the designated contact for Team India.
Social Media Buzz
How cutely she is looking at Jasprit Bumrah 🤠pic.twitter.com/gmbIEHjPHI
— Crictale_Yash🇮🇳 (@crictale_16) July 4, 2025
Jasprit bumrah #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/8lE2zU4w8a
— RVCJ Sports (@RVCJ_Sports) July 4, 2025
Yasmin Badiani's Background
Currently, Badiani is involved in Cricket Team Operations with the ECB, where she plays a vital role in managing the national cricket team's activities. Previously, she served as the Head of Sport at Phizz Ltd, focusing on sports performance and athlete hydration. Additionally, she held the position of Head of O.R.S Sport at Clinova Limited, promoting hydration products and collaborating with various sports teams.
Earlier in her career, she worked as a Physiotherapist at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, aiding patients in their recovery from injuries. Simultaneously, she provided support as a Sports Physiotherapist for Leicester City Football Club, assisting academy players during training and matches. Her experience also includes working with Loughborough Dynamo FC, where she helped players maintain fitness and avoid injuries.
Bumrah's Absence Explained
Jasprit Bumrah, the world’s top Test bowler, is currently not participating in the second match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Edgbaston, Birmingham. After the toss, Indian captain Shubman Gill announced that Bumrah was omitted from the playing XI to manage his workload, as he is being preserved for the crucial Lord's Test, the third match of the series. Bumrah had previously sustained a back injury during the Sydney Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.