Babul Supriyo Says Hanuma Vihari ‘Playing 109 Balls To Score 7 Is Atrocious’ During IND vs AUS 3rd Test Day 5; Twitterati Hits Back at BJP MP for ‘Silly Tweet’
Babul Supriyo took flak on social media after lashing out at Hanuma Vihari for the slow nature of his innings. Vihari is batting with Ravi Ashwin to help India avoid defeat in the third Test and keep themselves alive in the series. But the BJP MP felt Vihari ‘killed India’s chances’ of winning the match. Twitter hit back at him for the silly post.
BJP MP Babul Supriyo was trolled on social media for lashing out at Hanuma Vihari over his slow knock on day 5 of the IND vs AUS third Test match. Vihari is batting with a damaged hamstring to help India save the Test match in Sydney. The 27-year-old, who is batting despite facing difficulties in moving around, is at the crease with Ravichandran Ashwin as India fights to avoid a defeat in the third Test and go to the final match of the series with all to play for. Mr Supriyo went hard on Vihari’s slow knock of '7 runs from 109 balls' and called it ‘atrocious’ only for Twitterati to lash back at him. India vs Australia 3rd Test 2021 Day 5 Live Score Updates.
“Playing 109 balls to score 7 !That is atrocious to say the least•Hanuma Bihari has not only killed any Chance for India to achieve a historic win but has also murdered Cricket.. not keeping win an option, even if remotely, is criminal,” tweeted the Union Minister. “PS: I know that I know nothing abt cricket,” he said. Take a look at his post. Virender Sehwag Trolls Ricky Ponting With 'Rishabh Pant Meme' for his Prediction, Former Australian Captain Comes up With a Tweet.
Babul Supriyo Calls Hanuma Vihari's Innings 'Atrocious'
The MP from Asansol was eventually trolled as fans hit back at him for his apparent ‘lack of understanding of game situation” and “unnecessary tweet.” Many netizens also pointed out the ‘silliness’ of the post and asked him to delete the tweet. Take a look at some reactions on the post.
Hanuma Vihari Did a Great Job Today
Fan Requests Babul Supriyo to Delete Twitter Post
Don't Poke Your Nose Everywhere
Hanuma Vihari is Trying Best to Help India Avoid Defeat
He is Playing With a Hamstring Injury to Save the Test
'Cricket is Not Your Cup of Tea'
'Really a Silly Tweet'
India, meanwhile, are still battling hard to save the Test match. Vihari and Ashwin are still at the crease and have played over 200 balls. The pair have so far added 47 runs from 227 balls as they fight to save the Test and avoid defeat. Vihari is currently batting on 15 from 143 deliveries while Ashwin is on 33 from 116 balls. Vihari was also dropped once by wicketkeeper and captain Tim Paine off Mitchell Starc. India have to survive at least six more overs to save the Test match.
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