New Delhi: Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah recently had a memorable exchange with the Australian football team Western Bulldogs at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Bumrah beloved by fans around the globe has clearly earned the admiration of the Australian audience too. The Western Bulldogs official social media handle shared a heart-warming picture of the interaction captioning it The newest addition to the Kennel. An absolute pleasure meeting @Jaspritbumrah93 ahead of the big Boxing Day Test! The post showcased Bumrah exchanging his Test jersey with the club and receiving a personalised Western Bulldogs jersey in return. CRICKET 🤝 AFL....!!!!! - Jasprit Bumrah & Western Bulldogs teams exchanged their jersey at MCG. The Brand of Boom is Growing. pic.twitter.com/wWvQwkuyku — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 21 2024 The newest addition to the Kennel. 🐶 An absolute pleasure meeting @Jaspritbumrah93 ahead of the big Boxing Day Test! pic.twitter.com/T9kf61mdJ3 — Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) December 21 2024 This exchange underscores Bumrahs expanding appeal beyond the world of cricket. A passionate football fan Bumrah is a dedicated supporter of Premier League powerhouse Manchester United. In 2021 he received a personalized Manchester United jersey during a visit to Old Trafford. His love for the sport was also on display during the 2023 ODI World Cup where he celebrated a wicket by copying Manchester United striker Marcus Rashfords famous goal celebration. The jersey swap adds to the anticipation for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG where Bumrah is poised to play a crucial part for India. Such moments highlight the camaraderie between athletes from various sports and regions strengthening the bond among fans worldwide. The Indian cricket team ramped up their preparations for the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test against Australia with a vigorous practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match scheduled to start on Thursday December 26 saw the team fully committed to their preparation. The BCCIs official social media account gave fans a sneak peek into Indias bowling unit showcasing a video of the players tireless work in the nets. Leading the way was pace leader Jasprit Bumrah who meticulously honed his line and length. Bumrah’s disciplined approach set the tone for a high-energy session with other bowlers also delivering strong performances.