Jasprit Bumrah’s visit to Japan has produced a hilarious off-field moment after the Indian pacer went on a rather unusual shopping trip. While preparing for India’s Asian Games 2026 campaign, Bumrah was
spotted looking for the perfect pillow to support his neck, and teammate Axar Patel made sure the entire episode was captured on camera.
Bumrah visited a shop in Japan to find a pillow that would suit him best and provide the required support for his neck. Given the importance of recovery and sleep for a professional cricketer, the Indian fast bowler appeared to be taking the search quite seriously.
However, Axar Patel saw the funny side of the situation and recorded Bumrah while he was checking out different pillows. The video eventually made its way onto social media and quickly caught the attention of fans.
The funniest reaction came from Bumrah’s wife, Sanjana Ganesan. After seeing the video, Sanjana took to social media and hilariously questioned her husband for travelling all the way to Japan for such a purpose.
“You’ve gone ALL THE WAY to Japan to do THIS?” Sanjana commented, followed by a laughing emoji.
Bumrah, known for his calm personality on the cricket field, did not miss the opportunity to return the banter. Replying to Sanjana’s comment, the Indian pacer wrote, “I won’t share the pillow when you ask for it”, accompanied by laughing emojis and a victory-hand emoji.
The playful exchange between the couple quickly won the attention of cricket fans, with Bumrah’s cheeky response adding another layer of humour to the viral video.
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While Bumrah and Axar remain focused on their cricketing commitments in Japan, the light-hearted moment offered fans a glimpse into the relaxed side of the Indian camp.
For Bumrah, the priority may have been finding the right pillow for his neck, but thanks to Axar’s camera and Sanjana’s hilarious reaction, his pillow hunt turned into one of the more entertaining moments surrounding India’s Asian Games campaign.
