Fan Wearing Kohli Jersey Breaches Security for Rohit Sharma During IND-ENG Test, Memes Ensue

As cricket fans yearn for Virat Kohli’s return, his absence in the first two games of the ongoing Test series between India and England has left fans in a bittersweet state. However, a peculiar incident during the red-ball series opener in Hyderabad added an unexpected twist to the narrative, intensifying the void left by Kohli’s withdrawal. It was when a fan stormed the pitch during the final session, not just to meet Rohit Sharma, but to do so while donning none other than Virat Kohli’s jersey! The internet, already feeling the void left by the former Indian cricketer, was given an extra dose of nostalgia.

The incident unfolded after the Indian openers, Rohit and the promising Yashasvi Jaiswal, took to the crease following England’s first innings, where they were dismissed for 246 in 64.3 overs. Seizing the moment, the fervent fan successfully infiltrated the tight security perimetre at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, managing to reach the Hitman and touch his feet before security officials promptly whisked him away. While the fan’s time on the field was fleeting, the ripples of the moment turned into a tidal wave on social media, stirring up a buzz that lingered longer than expected.

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Subsequently, a flood of memes inundated social platforms, humourously capturing the fan’s audacious stunt. Indian cricket fans showcased their wit, from speculating on the fan’s initial quest to meet Virat, only to settle for Rohit in his absence, to creatively conjuring scenarios of the dearly missed Virat gracing the field once more.

Turning the focus back to the match, India showcased its bowling prowess by dismissing England for 246 in 64.3 overs, with spin maestros Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin claiming three wickets each, and Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah notching two apiece. Captain Ben Stokes applied the Bazball approach, smashing 70 off 88 balls with three sixes and six fours, while Jonny Bairstow and opener Ben Duckett chipped in with 37 and 35 runs, respectively.

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This cricket drama unfolded following England’s decision to bat first at Uppal after winning the toss. India, currently at the crease with Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, faced a twist in the tale when Jack Leach’s slower delivery led to Rohit’s wicket at mid-on.

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