Published 17:58 IST, March 3rd 2021

Vaughan gives quirky explanation on his funny pic, faces flak from fans over pitch remarks

Former English skipper Michael Vaughan has replied to the Indian Cricket support base after they had called him out on Tuesday for whining over Indian pitches

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Former English skipper Michael Vaughan has replied back to Bharat Army i.e. Team India's official support group after y had made fun of him for whining over pitches ahead of all-important fourth Test match between India and England at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

'Covering for straight one !!!' : Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan on Tuesday had taken to social media and shared an im of him standing in dug-up soil with a bat in his hands. Giving furr clarification on same, ex-middle-order batsman mentioned that his preparations are going well for fourth Test match.

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Vaughan faced flak from passionate cricket fans and even Bharat Army did t spare him eir.  Taking to micro-blogging site, official supporters of Indian Cricket Team reminded Vaughan that he is exposing that off stump a little too much and that he must check his guard again before giving Englishman a reality check of why his team is struggling and asked him to move on.

When this came to cricketer-turned-cricket pundit's tice, he replied by saying that he is covering for straight one (supposedly referring to a rank-turner where batsmen end up losing a wicket by leaving straight balls). In fact, a couple of English top-order batsmen were bowled after y ended up missing straight deliveries during second innings of previous Test match last week that was contested on a raging turner. 

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fans were fed up with Michael Vaughan's actions and y called him out for needlessly blowing things out of proportion. Here are some of reactions.

READ: Bharat Army Gives A Fiery Response To Michael Vaughan As He Continues Whining Over Pitches

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all-important 4th Test match

fourth and final Test match will be played at same venue from March 4-8 and even if contest ends in a stalemate, t only will Virat Kohli-led side end up sealing series, but will also consolidate ir spot in finals of ICC World Test Championship and will face New Zealand at 'Mecca of Cricket' Lord's. summit clash will be played between June 18-22.

READ: Michael Vaughan Claims 'groundsman Sacked' After India's Defeat, Hits Out At Virat Kohli

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England look to spoil India's chances

Meanwhile, England on or hand will look to play spoilsport after being out of WTC final contention following a humiliating 10-wicket loss in third Test. Joe Root-led side will be hoping to have last laugh by winning final Test match and should that happen n Australia will face New Zealand in ICC World Test Championship decider in over three months time as Team India must avoid a defeat by all possible means to qualify for finals. 

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17:57 IST, March 3rd 2021