Published 16:08 IST, November 24th 2018

Mitchell Johnson gets trolled by Indian fans after posting hilarious caption for Virat Kohli-Marcus Stoinis picture

Mitchell Johnson came up with a hilarious caption for the picture posted by ICC, but not all fans seemed to have understood what he actually meant.

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During second T20I between India and Australia, ICC posted a picture of Virat Kohli and Marcus Stoinis deep in conversation and asked fans to caption im. two players might be on opposite sides this time out, but will soon don Royal Challengers Bangalore jersey in IPL this coming season.

Indian skipper was seen sharing a hearty laugh with his soon-to-be teammate and Australian all-rounded Marcus Stoinis. This moment was captured by photographers on pitch and soon became a viral sensation.

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At time of writing, picture garnered around 179 Retweets 5,515 Likes and 470 replies. While Indian fans couldn't help but mention sort of impact rain has had on series, leading caption contest was former Australian spearhead Mitchell Johnson, who came up with a witty tweet, but t all fans seemed to have understood what he actually meant.

Mitchell Johson replied to picture saying: "How did you get big muscles Marcus". However, some Indian fans thought Aussie was poking fun at Indian skipper Virat Kohli. Although, Johson clarified that joke was intended towards Marcus Stoinis.

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It is a well-documented fact that Mitchell Johnson and Virat Kohli have had a strained relationship in past. duo have been involved in some heated exchanges on field and off it too.

most prominent one was during India's tour of Australia in 2014, when Mitchell Johnson aimed a throw at stumps, but it ended up hitting Kohli, who was present at strikers' end, which triggered a few verbal exchanges between two.

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Hence, in reference to ir feisty past, fans began to wonder if Mitchell Johson was taking a dig at Virat Kohli. Here are some of reactions:

 

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15:31 IST, November 24th 2018