IND vs ENG | Twitter laughs as Rohit plays 4D chess with England openers over perplexing declaration strategy
With a plethora of matches worldwide, it’s not difficult to find footage that describe the lighter notes amidst the regular proceedings. A similar incident was caught in the Rajkot Test when confused Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley were seen sprinting towards the dressing room during a drinks break.
Following the dismissal of the overnight batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan produced carnage to propel the Indian scorecard to 412/4 after 97 overs with the former racing to a double hundred and the latter notching back-to-back fifties. With most of the Indian cricketers dressed in white, two English cricketers confused the call of a drinks break with India’s declaration, resulting in a comedy of errors.
Following the 97th over, the drinks were on the field with Jaiswal and Sarfaraz stitching a 154* stand for the fifth wicket. The English fielders were seen in a huddle at one end of the field with two Indian batters strolling near the edges of the circle. Moments before the hydration break, the camera focused on the dressing room with Rohit Sharma gesturing something towards someone in the field. Confused over the matter, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley trudged off the field towards the staircase that led up to the English dressing room thinking that India declared.
Ben Stokes was seen furious on the English openers and summoned them back to the field. Seeing this hilarious moment, the Twitterverse could not hold on from quoting their views.
Lot of confusion!
— Jas Pope (@jas_pope93438) February 19, 2024
Rohit playing mind games!
This was even more painful for England than Jaiswal's innings lmao 😭pic.twitter.com/RoaGupNwZk
— RCB Xtra. (@Rcb_Xtra) February 18, 2024
True
Duckett and Crawley crying and running off the field has to be the highlight of this game even when declaration wasn't called for. Can't wait for tomorrow's summary 😭@1an_Higgins @sjjperry
— Raj Adhiya (@Adhiyaa_Raaj) February 18, 2024
4D Chess
Stokes Bazballing with the Bat & Ball.
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) February 18, 2024
Rohit Bazballing with Confusing Declaration Strategies to Mess with Duckett and Crawley's Minds.
Amazing 4-D Chess here.@melindafarrell @beastieboy07
Drama
Drama going on, Crawley/Duckett ran to dressing room, then back to field no declaration 🤪🤪🤪🤣🤣
— mohsinali (@mohsinaliisb) February 18, 2024
Lmao
Duckett, Crawley ran inside thinking it's a declaration? lmao mind games
— Mazakiya ShortLeg (@MShortleg) February 18, 2024
Maybe
Had Rohit Delayed declaration by 3-4 more overs, there were chances of maiden Test Century on debut by #SarfarazKhan #INDvsENG #INDvENG
— Vinay Kumar Dokania (@VinayDokania) February 18, 2024
Rohit knew it!
Timely declaration from Rohit 👏👏 👏 👏 👏 #INDvENG
— Thinker!!!!! (@manishsarangal1) February 18, 2024
Been a while
It's been a while since I've seen a Rohit Sharma declaration#INDvENG #INDvsENG
— Harsh Sharp (@CricketQuarry) February 18, 2024
Could've been a possibility
Rohit Sharma waiting for Ashwin to land at Rajkot for declaration
— Cricket on my mind (@bhuvifan2003) February 18, 2024
Better luck next time
Rohit thinking of declaration here? Is he nuts? Jaiswal should aim for Lara by stumps today. 98 overs tomorrow more than enough to knock out England.
— Prasanna M R (@mrprasanna23) February 18, 2024