A light-hearted exchange between Indian batsman Sarfaraz Khan and England spinner Shoaib Bashir has taken the internet by storm. The incident took place in the 103rd over of England's first innings when Bashir came to bat, following the dismissal of Ollie Robinson. While Bashir was on guard, Sarfaraz decided to attack him and interrogate the English youth about his Hindi language skills. Although Sarfaraz was convinced that Bashir does not understand Hindi, the English star caught him off guard with his response.
The hilarious interactions between Sarfaraz and Bashir have gone viral on social media.
Sarfaraz Khan – Isko Hindi bhi nahi aati hai badhiya chalo (He doesn't understand Hindi).
Shoaib Bashir – Thodi thodi aati hain Hindi (I know a little Hindi).
Sarfaraz Khan – isko to Hindi nahi aati hain (he doesn't know Hindi).
Shoaib Bashir – Thodi thodi aati hain Hindi (I know a little Hindi).@BCCI #INDvsENGTest #SarfarazKhan pic.twitter.com/TRI0esZHYQ
— Cric Gek (@CHANCHA55457263) February 24, 2024
Bashir's stay in the middle lasted just two balls as he was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja in the same time as Robinson.
Jadeja finished with figures of 4/67 as India bowled out England for 353.
Meanwhile, India were 34 to one at lunch. The hosts lost skipper Rohit Sharma (2) early, with James Anderson dismissing him.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (27 not out) and Shubman Gill (4 not out) were on the verge at the break as India trailed by 319 runs.
Earlier, Joe Root remained unbeaten on 122 as England folded for 353 in their first innings.
Resuming at the overnight score of 302 for seven, Root and Ollie Robinson completed their century set-up for the eighth wicket to push England ahead.
In the process, Robinson (58 off 96) reached his maiden Test half-century.
Apart from Jadeja, debutant Akash Deep (3/83) impressed on the first day, while Mohammed Siraj (2/78) picked up two wickets.
India led the five-match series 2-1.
(With PTI inputs)
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