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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jasprit Bumrah made to choose between British vs Indian snacks. But the cricketer can't resist three Indian favourites
Indian vs UK snacks Internet reacts Cricket fans are used to seeing Jasprit Bumrah bowl fiery spells, but this time, the Indian pacer was facing a very different kind of challenge — one that involved his taste buds, not a cricket ball. Appearing on SPORTbible's YouTube channel for a lighthearted round of Snack Wars, Bumrah had to choose between popular treats from India and the United Kingdom. With each round bringing a fresh clash of flavours, his reactions were just as entertaining as his first battle saw the UK's Scampi Fries go up against India's beloved bhujia. Bumrah grinned as he noted the portion size difference. A bite of the Scampi Fries reminded him of cream and onion — something he'd never tried before. The bhujia, meanwhile, stirred childhood memories of fighting for the last bite. In the end, Scampi Fries took the win over India's came a surprising pairing — pickled walnuts versus pakoras. While Bumrah acknowledged that fried food is tasty, the pickled walnuts left him baffled. Despite the confusion and him wondering what food is generally paired with pickled walnuts, he it for their novelty, even if they weren't something he'd crave tide turned in the third round when twiglets faced chakli. Without hesitation, Bumrah went for the Indian snack, sharing that it's actually a favourite of his wife. His loyalty stayed strong in the next match-up — chicken biryani versus fish and chips — with the biryani easily sealing the win. And when a Greggs cheese and onion bake squared off against a vegetable samosa, the decision was instant: samosa for the win. In the end, Bumrah's snack verdict crowned three Indian treats — chakli, biryani and were full of praise for Jasprit Bumrah after his appearance, calling him one of the best guests they'd seen on the show. Many loved how he fully engaged with the crew, cracking jokes and creating a warm, fun atmosphere — something they felt other guests could learn from. Viewers admired the contrast between his fierce on-field persona and his humble, friendly nature off it, with even rival supporters admitting they found him likeable. Others were struck by his natural charisma, noting that it's rare for elite athletes to be so engaging in casual settings. Many also highlighted his humility, saying he embodies the idea that being the best at what you do is no reason to be arrogant.
Indian Express
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jasprit Bumrah picks British snack pickled walnuts over pakoda, says ‘we Indians are generous': ‘That doesn't sound like it would be in my household'
Jasprit Bumrah, India's star pacer, recently appeared on SPORTbible's YouTube channel for a fun round of Snack Wars, pitting popular treats from India against those from the United Kingdom. In each round, he was served one snack from each country and had to make his pick. The first face-off was between the UK's scampi Fries and India's bhujia. Bumrah immediately pointed out the difference in portion sizes with a grin, 'We as Indians, I think, are quite generous.' After biting into the scampi fries, he compared the taste to cream and onion, admitting, 'I have never had this before.' Trying the bhujia brought back childhood memories of squabbles over the last bite. But in the end, nostalgia gave way to curiosity, and he picked the scampi fries. Next came pickled walnuts and pakodas. Although he acknowledged that 'fried food everywhere is famous,' the pickled walnuts left Bumrah amused. Eating one in a single bite, he laughed when someone off-camera said, 'All in one,' before asking, 'I'm at a loss for words. What is this? What do you eat it with?' Bumrah, in jest, also accused the hosts of making him 'the guinea pig'. Still, he chose the walnuts, calling it 'a new taste', though not one he'd have often. When the choice was between twiglets and chakli, Bumrah went for the Indian option, revealing, 'This is actually what my wife loves.' The next round, chicken biryani versus fish and chips, saw him sticking with the biryani after sampling both. Finally, between a Greggs cheese and onion bake and a vegetable samosa, he didn't hesitate before picking the samosa. The video is going viral and the comments section is filled with nothing but love for Bumrah. A user wrote, 'One of the best guests i've seen. Properly gets stuck in, chatting/joking with the crew and being an all round great presence. So many of the other attendees should take note!' Another user commented, 'American here, I don't know anything about British food or cricket or India for that matter, but this guy seems like a cool dude I'd like to grab a beer with.' A third individual wrote, 'Greatest Movie villains are the sweetest persons in real life, scariest bowler to face but a genuinely nice bloke.' Bumrah, who sat out the fifth and final Test of the recent five-match series against England at the Kennington Oval in South London, wrapped up his campaign with 14 wickets from just three appearances. The team management had deliberately limited the Ahmedabad-born pacer to three matches to carefully manage his workload in the longest format. During the series, he claimed two five-wicket hauls, one each in the Tests at Lord's and Leeds.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Henry Golding gives thumbs up to Malaysian snacks on LADBible channel
HOLLYWOOD: While busy promoting his latest movie Another Simple Favour, Hollywood-based Malaysian actor Henry Golding recently found time to review his favourite snacks from Malaysia and the United Kingdom on popular YouTube channel Snack Wars by LADBible. The Crazy Rich Asians star was the latest Hollywood actor to appear on the latest Snack Wars episode where he sampled and compared five Malaysian snacks and an equal number of British ones, and eventually made his home country "beat" the UK by a score of 4 to 1. Golding's first round saw him taste chicken-flavoured Mamee instant noodles, his childhood comfort food, and pickled onion Monster Munch, which he is also fond of. "I grew up with both of them, and competition is really tough here, but still my vote goes to Mamee," said Golding. In the second round, Golding sampled Malaysian durian biscuits and M&S jam tarts from the UK, and voted for the "king of the fruits" hands down. "I always say the durian is nectar of the gods, and I love durian biscuits. Nevertheless, I don't think I'll let my Hollywood friends taste these biscuits," he said. When he had to compare British Yazoo milk and Malaysian teh tarik, Golding once again said "yes" to the iconic Malaysian beverage. "Both are great, but teh tarik is my go to drink back home in KL." When it came to comparing Malaysian Mi-Mi crab crisps and British Scampi Fries, Golding also chose the Malaysian snack, as he grew up with it. The only time he let Britain "win" was when he sampled Malaysian rice balls and British Jaffa cakes. "Rice balls are a sweet and lovely dessert for me, but so are Jaffa cakes, and I'll be honest here, I prefer the latter," said Golding. "Anyway, Malaysia wins today. Malaysia Boleh!" The best known Hollywood stars who have appeared in Snack Wars episodes over the years include Timothee Chalamet of Dune fame, Austin Bulter of Elvis The Movie and Florence Pugh of Thunderbolts.
