New Delhi: Cheteshwar Pujara bowled an over in the game before India and Australia agreed to a draw on day 5 of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad. Sharing a reaction to his bowling, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin used a famous line by comedian Abhishek Upamanyu, which is now a meme template. Twitter also witnessed hilarious banter between the two.
Ashwin shared a picture of Pujara bowling and wrote, “Main kya karu? Job chod du?” (What should I do? Leave my job?). Replying to it, Pujara reminded him of batting at number 3 in his place in the Nagpur Test. Ashwin replied to Pujara and appreciated his intent while asking how was Pujara’s bowling a payback to his batting.
Main kya karu? Job chod du? ? pic.twitter.com/R0mJqnALJ6
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) March 13, 2023
Your intent is appreciated but wonder how this is a payback?? https://t.co/xkFxLHryLv
— Ashwin ?? (@ashwinravi99) March 13, 2023
While the Test was headed to a draw, Rohit Sharma handed the ball to Pujara and Shubman Gill. Pujara was last seen bowling in County cricket while it was the first international and only the 10th First-class over for Shubman Gill.
While defending against Gill, Marnus Labuchagne also shared a smile and with the batters turning bowlers, the game ended on a light note.
After India posted 571, on day 5, Travis Head missed on a century as he was dismissed by a rare spinning delivery by Axar Patel on 90 off 163. Marnus Labuschagne played a long and steady knock of 63* off 213. Smith and Labuschagne just defended with a draw on their minds.
With New Zealand beating Sri Lanka in a nail-biting day 5 game, India qualified for the WTC finals and will play Australia at The Oval from June 7 onwards.
Virat Kohli was awarded the Player of the Match for his knock of 186 off 364. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were given the joint Player of the Series award.