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Published 07:53 IST, June 28th 2024

IND vs ENG: Michael Vaughan becomes the butt of all jokes after England gets humiliated by India

Michael Vaughan has become a subject of derision on social media following England's heavy loss to India in T20 World Cup 2024 semi final.

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Michael Vaughan | Image: AP

Michael Vaughan's before-match comments about Team India did not age well, as on the day, against all odds, Rohit Sharma and co convincingly defeated England by 68 runs in the rain-hit T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final in Guyana. Eventually, the former captain of England had to eat a humble pie as his favored side was no match against India. Vaughan left a congratulatory message for India as they speared past the defending champions to enter the final of the T20 World Cup 2024. The congratulatory post could not salvage the damage his earlier opinion had inflicted.

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Michael Vaughan derided on social media following England's humiliating loss to India

Following Team India's thumping win over England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024, Michael Vaughan became the subject of derision on social media. Earlier, Vaughan had opined that the tournament had unfairly been geared toward India. His comment received a severe reception from the onset. However, when England lost by a heavy margin, the volume of the incoming ridiculing became immeasurable. He has become the butt of all jokes as India emerged as the winner in the contest.

As Michael Vaughan is renowned for his candid views on the subject of the game, some are deemed distasteful by the fans whereas some get the recognition for its genuineness. Thus, the followers of cricket can expect more contentious as well as welcoming remarks from the social media game of the Englishman.

Updated 07:58 IST, June 28th 2024