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Published 16:51 IST, February 25th 2021

Michael Vaughan insults India for batting failure, netizens hit back at England veteran

Michael Vaughan's latest tweet on India's batting in the pink-ball Test didn't go down well with Indian fans as they slammed the England veteran.

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Team India crumbled like a pack of cards on Day 2 of the India vs England pink ball Test as they lost seven wickets for just 46 runs. The hosts started the day at 99/3 with Rohit Sharma and Ajiinkya Rahane at the crease. However, both of them were sent back to the pavillion in quick succession, reducing India to 115/5.

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Fans slam Michael Vaughan for taking cheeky jibe at Indian batsmen's downfall

Looking at the ball turning like nobody's business and left-hander in the Indian batting line-up, England skipper Joe Root brought himself into the attack. What followed was a stunning display of spin bowling as he got rid of Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and R Ashwin, thus demolishing the Indian batting line-up. He had to wait for his fifth wicket, but got it by dismissing Jasprit Bumrah. Notably, this is Joe Root's first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was certainly having a gala time as he saw Indian batsmen being bamboozled by England spinners. The England veteran took to Twitter and quipped that the hosts can't play against off-spinners from Yorkshire.

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Naturally, Michael Vaughan's tweet didn't go down well with Indian fans like most of his tweets. Several reactions poured in as fans slammed the former cricketer and also trolled England batsmen. Here's a look at some reactions.

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India vs England live score update

India started their innings with an overnight score of 99/3. After adding just 15 runs to their tally and gaining a lead of 2 runs, India lost Rahane. Rohit soon followed the Indian vice-captain after scoring a brilliant 66. Joe Root brought himself into the attack and got rid of Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, R Ashwin and Bumrah to bowl India out for 145 as England conceded a 33 run lead.

England's second innings started on an abysmal note as they lost Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow without a single run on the board. Both wickets were picked by Axar Patel. At the time of publishing this article, England's scoreboard read 10/2 with Sibley batting on 5 and Joe Root unbeaten on 5.

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SOURCE: MICHAEL VAUGHAN INSTAGRAM

Updated 16:51 IST, February 25th 2021