During the 2023 World Cup cricket match between India and England, something quite unusual and entertaining happened. Cricket, known for its fierce competition, occasionally witnesses players engaging in light-hearted banter, and this match was no exception. England won the toss and chose to field against India in Lucknow, a crucial game for the Three Lions, who had suffered three consecutive losses.
The English team had an excellent start with the ball, sending top Indian batsmen Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer back to the pavilion with only 40 runs on the board. However, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul stood their ground, showcasing their batting prowess. As England tried to break this partnership, Joe Root, England’s former captain, injected some humor into the game, which quickly became a talking point on social media.
The amusing incident occurred in the 23rd over. After playing three dot balls, Rahul attempted to break free by driving a delivery from Liam Livingstone. David Willey, positioned at cover, made a remarkable stop to prevent Rahul from scoring. However, in the process, Willey appeared to injure his hand and winced in pain. On the very next ball, Rahul played a cut shot on Livingstone’s good-length delivery, and Joe Root, fielding at point, made a spectacular diving stop. It was at this point that Root seized the opportunity to tease Willey by mimicking his earlier wince in a playful manner.
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Root’s light-hearted jest at Willey quickly went viral on the internet, and cricket fans on Twitter had a field day sharing their reactions to this comical moment on the field. Cricket, aside from being a fierce sport, is also a platform for camaraderie and moments of levity that fans cherish.
Watch Joe Root’s Hilarious Mockery of David Willey Takes Social Media by Storm
— Shamsi sinha (@SSinha23546) October 29, 2023
— Shamsi sinha (@SSinha23546) October 29, 2023
Joe Root is having some fun in the field. First put on Buttler's helmet while at slip, then mimicked Willey's writhing in pain after stopping the ball. #INDvBAN #ICCCricketWorldCup
— Aman (@_amantweets) October 29, 2023
A fan travelled 12,445km from the USA to Lucknow to witness King Kohli.
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— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 29, 2023
