A YouTube clip featuring Jasprit Bumrah’s SPORTbible interview has gone viral, and for good reason. In the video, part of the popular SPORTbible videos series “Snack Wars,” Bumrah takes on a UK vs India food challenge, comparing iconic snacks from both countries. Many cricket fans joked before watching that “you can already guess the outcome”, expecting the Indian pacer to favour homegrown classics every time. But the surprise came when Bumrah, known for his fierce on-field persona, actually gave the UK some unexpected wins, including a dish no one thought he’d enjoy.

Scampi Fries vs Bhujia

Bumrah’s first face-off set the tone for the unexpected. On one side, the UK’s scampi-flavoured fries are a classic pub snack. On the other hand, India’s beloved bhujia, tied to his childhood memories of sharing and even fighting over portions with his sister. Despite the nostalgia, Bumrah admitted the scampi fries were “quite interesting” and unlike anything he’d tried before. The verdict? Points to the UK. A shocker right out of the gate.

Pickled Walnuts vs Pakora — A True SPORTbible Videos Moment

Next came the curveball. Pickled walnuts. Bumrah’s reaction to the smell alone was priceless: “This is something I have not smelled before.” He was initially intimidated but took the plunge. Surprisingly, he found them “not as sour” as expected and appreciated the unique taste. Pakora, a fried favourite he’d had countless times, didn’t win this round. His reasoning? Since neither was everyday food for him, he chose the walnuts for their novelty. Another win for the UK.

Twiglets vs Fried Snack

The third match-up of Jasprit Bumrah’s SPORTbible interview featured Twiglets, oven-baked and high in fibre, versus a fried rice-flour snack. Bumrah joked about the “taste or health” dilemma, but made it clear the baked British snack was not for him. “A little bitter,” he noted, dismissing the flavour. This round was a landslide win for the fried Indian snack. Points to India.

Fish and Chips vs Biryani

Here came the heavyweight clash. The UK’s fish and chips against India’s biryani, Bumrah’s self-declared go-to meal. He admitted enjoying fish and chips whenever in the UK, even calling them “very, very tasty.” Still, loyalty prevailed. Biryani took the round, though fish and chips earned “a close second” in his book. Points to India.

Greggs Cheese & Onion Bake vs Samosa

The final pairing brought two flaky delights: the British cheese-and-onion puff and the Indian samosa. The samosa came with deep personal nostalgia. Cycling to a local shop as a child to buy them for his family. The puff was “very good” but not unfamiliar, as India has its own puff variations. With emotion and taste on its side, the samosa sealed the win for India. Points to India.

The Fan Reactions：“We’ve Never Seen This Side of Him”

Beneath the video, the comment section lit up. Many viewers were stunned by how different Bumrah seemed from his intense, laser-focused match-day persona. Here, he was friendly, chatty, quick with a joke, and visibly curious about each snack. Some fans even said they “couldn’t stop smiling” watching him banter with the SPORTbible crew. Others loved the subtle cricket references he slipped in, like linking his pickled walnut reaction to “taking a few wickets off England.”

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The biggest talking point? The contrast. The same man who rattles world-class batters with toe-crushing yorkers was now laughing over cheese puffs and pickled walnuts, and even giving the UK two wins. It reminded fans that sports stars aren’t just fierce competitors; they have unexpected tastes, quirks, and stories off the field, too.

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Jasprit Bumrah’s SPORTbible interview will be remembered not just for the food verdicts but for revealing a warm, humorous side of him rarely seen on camera. It’s the kind of charm that makes SPORTbible videos so shareable, giving fans a chance to see their heroes outside the competitive arena. And if you’re British, you can now proudly say that your snacks earned praise from one of cricket’s most feared bowlers.