Kareena Kapoor Claims She 'Can Give Bumrah Competition Too' After Playing Cricket With Son, Taimur

Kareena Kapoor Khan made a playful remark that she can give Jasprit Bumrah competition after playing with her son, Taimur. Here's how Bumrah reacted to it.

By Avispita Saha Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026 | 20:34:11 IST

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Kareena Kapoor Khan might be one of the biggest stars in Bollywood, but in her personal life, she is a proud mother to her children. Those who follow the actress on social media might be aware that she spends quality time with her kids. She even shares glimpses of candid moments with her kids on her page. Most recently, Kareena posted about a cricket session that she had with her son, Taimur Ali Khan. However, what caught attention was a cheeky reference that she made to Indian cricket star, Jasprit Bumrah. 

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Kareena Kapoor Khan jokingly says she can give competition to Bumrah 

A while ago, Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram Stories to give her fans a glimpse into her time with son, Taimur. The story featured a collage of pictures where the duo can be seen engaged in an impromptu cricket game. In the photos, Kareena can be seen stepping into the role of a bowler while Taimur is prepared to face the delivery with a bat in hand. Both Kareena and Tamir chose to dress casually and appeared to enjoy the moment. However, it seems that the actress was way too invested in the friendly match. This was evidenced by the hilarious caption that Kareena added alongside the pictures. Tagging Jaspreet Bumrah, she wrote:

"Don't underestimate my talent...I can give Bumrah competition too @jaspritb1." 

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Did Jaspreet Bumrah respond to Kareena Kapoor Khan's playful remark?

Kareena's caption on the post has left fans increasingly amused. Many praised the actress for her sense of humour and her ability to turn a simple game with her son into an entertaining social media update. As of now, Kareena's IG story has already created a lot of buzz online, and Jaspreet Bumrah wasted no time in reacting to her playful remark. Kareena's fans, as well as the bowler's fans, were all eager to see how Bumrah chose to respond to the light-hearted claim. Well, he reposted Karren's story and, having found her caption funny, wrote:

"I have no doubt. Great skill."

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Kareena Kapoor Khan's work front 

On the work front, Kareena Kapoor is currently preparing for the release of the upcoming thriller, Daayra, by Meghna Gulzar. She also recently shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the film by posting a never-before-seen picture from the sets of Daayra. Expressing how excited she was about the project, she wrote in the caption:

“This one is for the books…Raw and unseen. A sneak peek behind the scenes of DAAYRA. #Daayra arrives in cinemas on 18 September, 2026.” 

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It is worth noting that the film marks director, Meghna Gulzar's first release since Sam Bahadur, which was not only critically acclaimed but also a huge success with movie lovers. Furthermore, Daayra will also feature actor, Prithviraj in a pivotal role alongside Kareena, who will be seen in a powerful new avatar. 

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Kareena Kapoor's upcoming film might face a box office clash 

According to reports, Kareena Kapoor's Daayra is scheduled to release on September 18, 2026, the same day as Preity Zinta's film, Vibe. Directed by Kunal Kemmu, the film might give decent competition to Kareena's movie. In fact, the clash is already generating a lot of interest among movie fanatics as both films are targeting viewers who are looking for fresh theatrical experiences. But as of now, it is Kareena's playful challenge to Jaspreet Bumrah that is grabbing the headlines. 

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What are your thoughts on Kareena Kapoor Khan claiming that she can give Bumrah competition and Bumrah seemingly agreeing to it? Let us know. 

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