Miss You MS Dhoni! Fans Take to Twitter After Wicket-Keeper KL Rahul Misses Run-Out Chance During India vs Australia 2nd ODI 2020!
During India vs Australia 2nd ODI, Wicket-keeper KL Rahul couldn’t collect a throw from Virat Kohli as David Warner survived a run-out scare. Fans were indeed not impressed by Rahul’s efforts as they slammed the wicket-keeper. While doing so, they also compared the youngster to India’s legendary wicket-keeper MS Dhoni.
After losing the opening ODI by 66 runs, India haven’t either made a great start against Australia in the second ODI with openers David Warner and Aaron Finch aggregating more than 100 runs for the first wicket. Although the bowlers didn’t get many wicket-taking opportunities, Indian fielders got the chance to draw the first blood, but they couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity. Wicket-keeper KL Rahul couldn’t collect a throw from Virat Kohli as Warner survived a run-out scare. Fans were indeed not impressed by Rahul’s efforts as they slammed the wicket-keeper. While doing so, they also compared the youngster to India’s legendary wicket-keeper MS Dhoni. India vs Australia 2nd ODI 2020 Live Score Updates.
The incidence took place in the first ball of 15th over. Warner received a full toss from Yuzvendra Chahal which he guided to Shreyas Iyer at covers. The fielder fired the ball to the batsman’s end – trying to run Warner out. However, Rahul failed to gather the ball neatly as the dangerous southpaw got a lifeline. Fans aren’t used to see many mistakes from Indian wicket-keeper as MS Dhoni did a tremendous job behind the stumps during his tenure. Hence, Rahul’s mistake ignited a lot of comparisons. Have a look at how netizens reacted! Virat Kohli Becomes 8th Indian Cricketer to Make 250 ODI Appearances.
Dhoni Comparisons!!
Trolling!!
Missing MSD!!
Dhoni's Stumping!!
Poor Keeping!!
Meanwhile, Australia won the toss in Sydney and elected to bat first. Australian openers continued their good form as they gave their side another stellar start. India certainly need to take quick wickets to go back in the hunt.
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