Amid a rapid rise of T20 cricket, the longest version of the game has undoubtedly taken a backseat with many left to question it's future. Well, the fact that a Test match lasts for five-long days surely doesn't help its cause and the lack of entertainment understandably makes it repel potential viewers.

The ongoing Test series between India and Australia was no different, barring the fact that the hosts' unbeaten run had finally come to an end and the world no. 1 side was now looking to make a comeback in the second Test.

But, second day's play at Bengaluru was only restricted to tiresome bowling spells and boring dot balls until Ishant Sharma decided to make his acting debut on a cricket pitch.

Still more expressive than Arjun Rampal. pic.twitter.com/vcD2espQ5Z

In what turned out to be a unique form of sledging, the lanky Indian seamer began mocking Australian skipper Steven Smith and opener Matt Renshaw by making funny faces at them.

His antics in Bengaluru caught the attention of cricket fans across the globe, but one Twitter user (@Sand_In_Deed) couldn't help but make the most of Ishant's funny picture. And, here's the result:

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